TikTok shuts down as US ban takes effect

TikTok’s app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect.

“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” a message reads when American users open the app.

“We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”