TikTok reinstates service after Trump promises to save the app with day one executive order [Video]

One day before his inauguration, president-elect Donald Trump pledged to issue a day one executive order intended to save TikTok, despite being a main proponent of a ban during his first term.

Posting to Truth Social on Jan. 19, Trump wrote that he was looking to “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect” and foster a “deal to protect our national security,” suggesting that he intends to broker a joint venture that would result in an American company taking 50 percent ownership. He called on companies to “not let TikTok go dark” and said he could “confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order.”

TikTok quickly responded, saying it was working to reinstate servicefollowing Trump’s statements. The app was up and running for existing users shortly after, although it still remains off U.S. app stores. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and …