TikTok has gone offline in the United States just hours before a new law banning the app was scheduled to take effect.
When users attempted to access the platform, they were met with a message explaining that the law banning TikTok had already been enacted.
The message informed users that they could not use TikTok for now due to the legal restrictions.
The statement on the app also expressed hope for a resolution under the incoming Trump administration.
It mentioned that President Donald Trump, who is set to take office on Monday, had indicated his willingness to work on a solution that could reinstate TikTok in the country.
This development followed earlier warnings from the social media company that it would “go dark” on Sunday unless the outgoing Biden administration confirmed that the ban would not be enforced.
President-elect Trump has publicly stated that he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day extension once he assumes office.
He referred to the extension as an appropriate measure under the current circumstances.
Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump added that if he decides to go forward with the reprieve, an official announcement would probably be made on Monday.
Meanwhile, users noticed the disappearance of the TikTok app from both Apple and Google’s app stores in the United States.
Additionally, TikTok’s website was not displaying any videos, further indicating the app’s temporary shutdown.
The uncertainty around the platform’s future has left many users and creators worried about the continuity of their activities on TikTok.
The White House, responding to the situation, issued a statement clarifying that any actions regarding TikTok were now in the hands of the incoming administration.
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said there was no reason for TikTok or other companies to make decisions before the Trump administration officially takes over on Monday.
This statement seemed to shift responsibility for the app’s future to the next government, adding to the speculation surrounding TikTok’s fate.
For now, TikTok users in the United States are waiting for further updates from both the government and the platform.
The possibility of a 90-day extension provides some hope for the app’s return, but the situation remains unclear.
Many users are left wondering if the app will be reinstated or if the ban will become a permanent reality under the new administration.
Until a clear decision is made, TikTok’s status in the United States remains uncertain.
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