New York: The popular social media app TikTok was completely shut down in New York as the clock struck midnight, according to international media reports.
In addition to the shutdown, TikTok has also been removed from app stores across the United States. Users attempting to open the app are met with a message expressing hope that newly elected President Donald Trump will intervene to resolve the matter. The app’s closure has left millions of users across the U.S. frustrated.
President Trump has hinted at granting TikTok a 90-day reprieve once he formally assumes office.
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld its April decision to ban TikTok, leaving the final course of action to the incoming president.
The decision has sparked widespread discontent among users and raised questions about the app’s future in the U.S. amidst growing scrutiny over data security and privacy concerns.
