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 reinstatement under a future administration, citing President Trump's previous comments, no concrete solution is currently in place.
The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal solidified the ban, citing national security concerns over data collection and the app's ties to a foreign entity, despite acknowledging its popularity and expressive value for millions of Americans. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's determination that divestiture was necessary to address these concerns.
While TikTok anticipates a potential reversal under the incoming Trump administration, a 90-day delay mentioned by Trump in a recent interview remains uncertain. This delay was intended to facilitate a sale to a U.S. or allied entity, a process that has yet to materialize. Consequently, other apps affiliated with ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and even Marvel Snap, have also been disabled.
