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The TikTok Ban
The TikTok ban has sent shockwaves across the internet, drawing widespread attention from news channels, social media, and various online platforms. The law behind the ban is complex and can be difficult to understand, with many aspects that are particularly challenging to navigate. As a result of the ban, misinformation has spread rapidly, often being restated and republished in articles. Not only is this a complicated series of events, but it has also made it harder to grasp the true purpose and reasoning behind the ban. The history surrounding it may not be entirely accurate, as much of the information has been obscured—but the factual details will inevitably emerge.
The Beginning
Efforts to ban TikTok have been ongoing in the courts for years. At the heart of the issue is the app’s ownership by ByteDance, a company registered in China. The United States government has long been wary of companies tied to Chinese databases, believing TikTok poses a national security threat. These concerns prompted Congress and the Supreme Court to push for the app’s ban as swiftly as possible. However, despite multiple attempts over the years, no ban was successfully enacted until early 2025. The details surrounding the ban remained unclear until the very last moments before it was implemented. While no single individual has been credited with initiating the ban, it is widely acknowledged that it underwent numerous trials within Congress and the Supreme Court before taking effect.
Trump’s Intervention
In the final days before TikTok briefly went offline, Donald Trump made a surprising move by publicly supporting the app. His intervention resulted in TikTok being restored within hours, sparking major controversy across various social media platforms. As soon as the app became accessible again, users flooded back in, believing it had been permanently saved—only to later realize that wasn’t the case. While TikTok remains available to users who already have it, the app is no longer listed on platforms that allow new downloads. The temporary restoration comes with a 90-day deadline, set to expire sometime in the spring.
By Gianna
Froyan