But theres a major catch: he wants the app to operate under 50 percent U.S. ownership.

Im asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!

Its a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship.

Trump Claims Executive Order Will Save TikTok, But Wants 50 Percent U.S. Ownership

Donald Trump in Michigan on November 5, 2024.Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images

We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.

U.S. users who accessed the app after it was restored were greeted with a Welcome back!

message that said: Thanks for your patience and support.

As a result of President Trumps efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!

Its not the platform that members of Congress are concerned about.

Its the Chinese Communist Party and their manipulation of the algorithms.

A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.

Unfortunately, that means you cant use TikTok for now.

Trump previously promised to grant TikTok a 90 day extension from the ban once he returned to office.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew gives the impression of currying favor with Trump.