President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake

Summary

TikTok announced it is restoring U.S. service after Donald Trump pledged to issue an executive order delaying the app’s ban.

The law, upheld by the Supreme Court, mandates ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, sell to a U.S.-based buyer or face removal.

Trump’s decision allows TikTok a 90-day extension to explore options, although lawmakers like Speaker Mike Johnson insist the ban will be enforced unless ByteDance divests.

Security concerns over data privacy and potential Chinese influence remain central, while possible buyers, including Elon Musk, have been rumored but remain unconfirmed.