
As a passionate TikTok user, I was taken aback when the app suddenly went dark in the U.S. on Saturday night, due to a law prohibiting its operation over national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Instead of the usual fun videos, users were greeted with offline messages, and even new downloads were blocked. But, in a surprising turn of events early Sunday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for an executive order postponing the ban’s enforcement. This swift action allowed TikTok to promptly restore access, bringing much-needed relief to its 170 million U.S. users like myself. The app even took time to express gratitude towards Trump in a statement, underscoring their dedication to finding a permanent resolution while highlighting the significant influence of our future president.