TikTok banned: Why you’re seeing a pop-up when you open the app

UPDATE: Jan. 19, 2025, 10:52 a.m. CST This article was updated to add Trump's new statement on Sunday stating plans for an executive order to delay the enforcement of TikTok's U.S. ban. UPDATE: Jan. 19, 2025, 12:28 p.m. CST This aritcle was updated to reflect TikTok's comments on Sunday announcing its "in the process" of restoring TikTok for U.S users after Trump's comments.It's official: TikTok, an app used by a third of American adults, is banned in the U.S. You can probably tell by the pop-u