TikTok Absent From Major App Stores Despite Trump’s Executive Order Delaying Ban

President Trump’s order ostensibly prevents the Justice Department from penalizing companies for distributing TikTok, but the tech giants appear to be hesitant about reinstating it

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Fans Sarah Baus, left, and Tiffany Cianci support TikTok outside the Supreme Court on January 10, 2025. AP/Jacquelyn Martin

TikTok fans who thought the ban that went into effect on January 19 would be permanent and deleted the app may be regretting their decision after President Trump signed an executive order that delayed the enforcement of the ban. 

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