TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, preventing American users from accessing the platform. Attempts to open the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to a newly enacted law. While the message expresses hope for a future reinstatement under a potential Trump administration, no concrete timeline exists.
The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal solidified the ban, citing national security concerns over data collection practices and ties to a foreign entity. The court acknowledged TikTok's popularity but upheld Congress's decision, stating the divestiture was necessary to address these concerns and didn't violate First Amendment rights.
Although President-elect Trump suggested a potential 90-day delay to allow for a U.S. or allied buyer to acquire the app, this remains uncertain. The lack of a buyer precipitated the immediate ban. Consequently, other apps affiliated with ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also been suspended.
