TikTok is now available in the United States again, after it was banned and then reinstated. This decision comes after a Supreme Court ruling against the platform. The app has been turned back on and is now accessible to the 170 million users in the United States. The downloads for the app have also been restored on the App Store.
The recent reversal has brought about mix reactions among users. Some are happy to see the app return, while others are not pleased with the decision.
The reversal was made possible after a statement from President Trump, providing necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that they will face no penalties for providing TikTok to users in the United States. The statement also thanked President Trump for his stand against arbitrary censorship.
The involvement of President Trump in the reversal has increased the politicization of the issue. The issue was already politicized, and this has contributed to the division among users.
Some users have expressed their relief and happiness at the reversal, while others are less pleased. There are concerns that the app will be changed and will be used for political purposes.
What comes next for TikTok remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the recent events have injected a new level of politicization and division into the conversation around the social media platform.
