The White House reiterated yesterday that it is up to the next administration to take action
Its users TikTok in the US no longer have access to the platform, as the law banning it comes into effect today.
“The law banning TikTok has been implemented in the US. Unfortunately that means you can’t use TikTok now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us to find a solution and restore TikTok after he is sworn in. Please wait”writes message posted on the platform.
Mds o TikTok already banned😭 pic.twitter.com/HaCHuM3fLw
— Divino | 🦩 (@Prazerailan) January 19, 2025
For his part, the newly elected president of the USA Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would “probably” give a 90-day suspension to the ban imposed on TikTok after being sworn in on Monday.
“The 90-day extension is something that will probably happen because it’s the right thing to do” he said in an interview with NBC. “If I decide to do it, I’ll probably announce it on Monday.”
The White House reiterated yesterday that it is up to the next administration to take action.
The Chinese embassy in Washington on Friday accused the US of abusing state power to silence TikTok. “China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” its representative pointed out.
