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TikTok shuts down US access as Trump seeks app's reinstatement

People walk past a television displaying a news broadcast about TikTok near Times Square in New York City on January 17, 2025. [AFP]

TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office.

"A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US," said a message to users attempting to use the app. "Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now."

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