While President Donald Trump says TikTok will be banned in the U. S. over how the Chinese-owned company uses Americans’ data, the video app…
While President Donald Trump says TikTok will be banned in the U. S. over how the Chinese-owned company uses Americans’ data, the video app says it’s «here for the long run.»
In a video shared on Twitter Saturday, TikTok U. S. General Manager Vanessa Pappas thanked the «millions of Americans who use TikTok every day bringing their creativity and joy into our daily lives.»
«We’re not planning on going anywhere,» Pappas said. «TikTok is a home for creators and artists to express themselves, their ideas and connect with people across different backgrounds and we are so proud of all the various communities that call TikTok their home.»
Many TikTok users have been creating videos telling fans how to follow them on other social platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and short-form video app Triller. Others have been making videos about why they didn’t think it would be banned.
Trump’s threat to bar TikTok comes as the administration investigates whether the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, is harvesting data from Americans. TikTok’s app features short videos that has become a favorite of younger people and is known for its light-hearted feel.
