TikTok Begins Restoring U.S. Access Ahead of Trump Inauguration
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TikTok got a reprieve. Travel industry social media marketers and creators are breathing a sigh of relief... for now.
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Read how the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions and policies are shaping the future of travel, and get insights into the industry's evolving response.TikTok said Sunday afternoon that it would restore access in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump said he would extend a deadline to find an approved buyer.
American users have begun to see alerts that read, "Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!"
The app could not be accessed beginning late Saturday, shortly before the federal ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned company was to take effect. Throughout Sunday morning, it was no longer available on Apple’s App Store or Google’s Play Store in the U.S., and a message for existing users stated: “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now."
In a post Sunday mor
