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Trump Posts 'Save TikTok!' on Truth Social After U.S. Ban Shuts Down App

Jan 19, 2025, 01:00 PM

Following the ban of TikTok in the United States, the app has stopped working for U.S. users, displaying a notice mentioning President-elect Donald Trump finding a solution. On January 19, 2025, at 7:03 AM EST, Trump posted "SAVE TIKTOK!" on his social media platform, Truth Social, signaling his intention to reverse the ban. This marks a shift from his 2020 push to prohibit the app, as he now positions himself as the one to restore access to TikTok for U.S. users. The ban has sparked outrage online.