Apple and Google have announced that TikTok is available again in their U.S. app stores after disappearing on Jan. 18. The ban on TikTok was rooted in national security concerns and mandated ByteDance to sell the app to a non-Chinese owner by Jan. 19. Despite a number of appeals, the Supreme Court upheld the ban, prompting TikTok to block service in the U.S. The Trump administration indicated it would work to protect national security and extend the ban, but ultimately TikTok was restored after pledges from the incoming Biden administration. Both Trump and Biden have wavered on their opinions regarding the Chinese-owned app being available in the U.S.
As of now, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain as details are still being worked out to keep it alive. The ban on TikTok was supported by both Democrats and Republicans due to concerns about data collection and potential national security threats posed by its Chinese ownership. Despite the back and forth between administrations, TikTok’s return to the U.S. app stores signifies ongoing efforts to find a long-term solution regarding its ownership and operation in the country. With both Trump and Biden changing their stances on the issue, the ultimate fate of TikTok in the U.S. will likely continue to evolve as negotiations and discussions about its ownership and security implications progress.
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