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The TikTok Flip-Flop
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January 20, 2025
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21:56Now PlayingOver the past few weeks, users of the video app TikTok braced themselves for a national ban to take effect.
This weekend, the app went dark. But less than 24 hours later, it came back. And it credited President-elect Donald J. Trump with flicking the switch.
Sapna Maheshwari, who covers TikTok for The Times, discusses the biggest social media ban in American history — and whether the incoming president can actually stop it.
GuestsSapna Maheshwari () , a reporter covering TikTok, technology and emerging media companies for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• TikTok flickered back to life () after Mr. Trump said he would stall a ban.
• What we know () about the TikTok ban.
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