• TikTok threatens to cease operations in the US, citing a Supreme Court-backed ban.
• The app appeals to President Trump for a solution, stating it is "grateful" for his support.
• Trump indicates a possible 90-day reprieve for TikTok once he takes office.
• The ban stems from national security concerns regarding its Chinese ownership.
• Users are met with messages explaining the app's unavailability and encouraging them to stay tuned.

TikTok has taken a decisive step by temporarily shutting down access for its 170 million American users, citing a newly enacted ban and the rulings of the Supreme Court. This move comes as the short-form video platform reaches out to President Donald Trump in hopes of finding a solution to keep its operations alive in the United States, messaging its users with notifications explaining that the app is "not available right now" due to the law that prohibits its continued service unless its Chinese parent company divests its stake.

In an official post released on their accounts, TikTok stated their intention to "go dark" following the Supreme Court's rollback of a previous ruling that allowed them to operate without having to sell off their parent company. TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has praised Trump’s commitment to work on a solution that will reinstate the app and emphasized its importance as a platform for free expression. "This is a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship,” Chew remarked, showing appreciation for Trump's past support.

Trump, who had initially sought to ban TikTok during his presidency, has seemingly reversed his stance, suggesting he may give TikTok a 90-day extension to resolve the ownership issue. "I think that would be, certainly, an option that we look at,” he noted during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, indicating that he would potentially announce his decision shortly after taking office.

The political background of the TikTok situation is further complicated by Congress's passing of a law last year aimed at addressing national security concerns regarding foreign control of popular applications. TikTok users are now left in limbo, faced with the uncertainty of the app's future as they await more information from the incoming Trump administration.

As the situation evolves, TikTok urges its users to remain hopeful. “Stay tuned!” the message read, further reaffirming their commitment to resolving the issues that have led to the app's current unavailability in the U.S. For further details, you can refer to the original articles from The Daily Beast.