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When it was revealed that Joe Biden would not execute the TikTok ban scheduled for January 19, leaving it up to Donald Trump, the words:
"boooooo boring i was ready for the chaos" summed up the general feelings of most netizens.
Given the difficulties surrounding TikTok's security flaws, a bunch of users anticipated that Biden would implement the upcoming ban; but hey, it appears that his administration has handed the ball back to Trump. The social media community, especially TikTok's sizable American user base, has been anxiously awaiting the app's abrupt shutdown. However, once Trump returns to the mix, users are left with an unexpected turn of events and an uncertain future rather than chaos.
As they continue to produce material, TikTok artists are likely ignoring the entire scenario as they work on their next popular dance. Naturally, X users also have opinions on the unimpressive twist, ranging from incredulity to pure disinterest.
As Biden steps back from enforcing the TikTok ban, Trump is handed the responsibility, leaving the internet in stitches
Reactions erupted on X as soon as Biden's intention to give TikTok over to Trump was made public. It's safe to say the turmoil (or lack thereof) provided plenty of material for content makers, from pure astonishment to memes that swiftly swept over.
"Lmfao…why the bloody change of heart," one user (@debayo_xx) quipped, referencing the unexpected shift in approach.
Another (@Bymichaelojeifo) tweeted,
"TikTok spies right now," along with a GIF of a man sighing in joyful relief, no doubt imagining the app's developers avoiding an international crisis.
And in the spirit of pure Gen Z energy, one user (@SkaleAlex) proclaimed,
"WE ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO BACK," clearly excited at the prospect of keeping their favorite platform around, at least for a while longer.
Some even speculated on the motives behind the decision, with one post (@ThomasCP_NFL) saying,
"Saw people were going on actual Chinese apps instead and said why not," poking fun at the situation’s absurdity.
The looming drama of a potential TikTok ban was nothing short of a rollercoaster for users who anticipated a wild showdown—only to be met with a temporary sigh of relief (or disappointment, depending on their flair for drama).
In true influencer (@AscendantNexus) style,
"TikTok influencers are dancing in happiness after this 🤣"
made the rounds, as content creators likely celebrated what feels like a brief victory in a saga that has no end in sight.
And of course, the final word had to go to a user who wryly (@paultimothy2002) noted,
"Our government is so unserious 😭," perfectly summing up the spectacle.
Background and what’s next for TikTok
TikTok has been under investigation for data security issues and its connections to China for a number of years, which has led to the possibility of a ban in the United States. Negotiations and legal challenges prevented TikTok from being removed from U.S. app stores, despite Trump's first efforts to do so, and netizens? they're mostly very glad.
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In contrast to Trump's previous moves, the Biden administration has unsurprisingly adopted a less assertive stance despite criticizing TikTok's possible hazards. The ban has been continually postponed, leaving many uncertain about what will happen next, despite the mostly unanimous worries about TikTok's effect.
The app's future is still pretty unknown after Biden decided to pass the blame back onto Trump, particularly as it embarks on a new chapter under the direction of a former president who previously, well, wished to see it fail. TikTok is still available to its millions of American users for the time being, but it is unclear if it will make it through the upcoming round of political bickering. The internet will stand to tweet and retweet, regardless of the outcome
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