TikTok BANNED? Social Media Giant Went Dark, When Will It Return?

[@greenwooddistrictstudios]

Imagine a company being able to shut your whole life off with the click of a button. Time for some reflection.

[@FaceFamous]

Great point. Because those who are making money or becoming a top tik toker just lost it all. And if they didnt download their videos they're screwed

[@mochasweetie7580]

Think about the user demographic making money on that app. That’s who Trump wants grateful.

[@teresalee467]

I just saw that it's back thanks to president Trump. Smdh..

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

Any and all companies that own media distribution/software can do that... This is why it's important to have your own website if you have a business, you're an artist/musician, etc.

[@peterporkeresq.2817]

Is that the company or the government? I thought you guys are the 'free' people with free speech and all that crap.

[@aminah7230]

TIKTOK IS BACK! DEFINITELY ANOTHER TRUMP PUBLICITY STUNT...

[@justme23585]

Just what I said!

[@anthonygriffin1958]

@aminah7230, I believe the individual who resides in the state of Florida has a boatload of "concept" on how to run the country in Washington, D.C.

[@bionic_woman77]

Exactly. Exactly why the app had “Trump” in both the outage, and it going back up. What bending the knee does

[@kashaka0934]

Its not back for me. But I just use a VPN...

[@TeamReckle55]

Biden could have kept it open..yall all bunch of conspiracy theorist

[@geraldfer]

I moved to Fanbase 3 weeks ago...Im learning the platform...and I am making the full transition...Black Owned is the way to go!! And I Will Be A Man Who Buys In To Fanbase ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@ms.sharon.7581]

How could I invest in fan base?

[@kamlavo]

It may be black-owned, but not black-operated. Look at his board of directors, all non-black except for Isaac Hayes Jr. Be careful!

[@geraldfer]

@@kamlavo will do

[@patreaceparker8551]

So did I. I’m being told it came back up saying we should think trump for letting it come back. I depleted the whole trap.

[@patreaceparker8551]

@@kamlavothanks didn’t know that

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

I am in my 50s, and I have never even used TikTok.

[@djpomare]

Red Note has kindly taken in American Tik Tok refugees.

[@anthonygriffin1958]

​@djpomare, however, that app is simply an extension of TikTok that is owned by the Chinese who are capable of holding a conversation on the internet.

[@anthonygriffin1958]

@MrMetro-mt5qv, I really never had an interest in using TikTok over the years. It reminded me of an app called Snapchat that I was using that was invaded by Millennials on the internet.

[@djpomare]

@@anthonygriffin1958 Tell that to the 170M Americans who moved to Red Note and saw how more advanced China is compared to the US. There is nothing like waking up to what the rest of world has been trying to tell you for decades. I'm not American so it's so addictively funny laughing at Americans. Best comedy on the internet.

[@wegotthis247]

Red Note, Lemon8, and other China owed should’ve been on the list. Globally people let their greed guide their sensibility. If a country doesn’t allow an entity to operate within its OWN country, it should not be allowed in others - PERIOD!!! It’s like going to all others houses but they can’t come to yours. It’s dense. But the world allows it. @djpomare just because your country allow access to all sorts of foolishness makes them the leader of their nation of dense citizens. You all can be easily bought-first in line😂😂😂

[@flashbacktothepast1621]

Roland they won’t support anything that makes money for Black owners

[@hotdon1]

Thank you they don't want black owned to succeed.

[@simplesimple6014]

Stop crying and whining

[@Mskay38]

So you do your part

[@jeanineruggs7301]

As Cricket said "Chile" the national security threat will be sworn in tmw😂😂

[@geraldfer]

Who's Cricket???

[@simplesimple6014]

I guess we're going to be crying and whining for the next 4 years

[@JessicaFlight127]

@@geraldferChile, it’s Jasmine Crockett y’all.

[@TeamReckle55]

Thats how you know ppl just follow the trend dont even know that they be talking about

[@bnotsonicebb6116]

Bluesky works well enough

[@BenFrankarts]

That part

[@anthonygriffin1958]

It appears since TikTok has gone dark that the Chinese app RedNote has Chinese citizens talking to Americans on the internet. It should tell the American people something in the moment.

[@jocelynwithsprinkles]

Roland, let people finish their point! Michael was repeating what trump said and you don’t even let your guests finish! Rude

[@sunray7337]

He will not let no one give Trump credit

[@Bluelight7007]

They scape goat reason is that they want to shut it down because of who it's owned by, the real reason is because the want a lice of the TicTok pie. This seems similar eminent domain, just being applied digitally.

[@reginarosa-brown4834]

Trump is a grifter, he just wants a kick back.

[@tesfayfarah774]

Hell ya , That’s your president,

[@BenFrankarts]

It’s already back. Why even do the video if you already know it’s smoke and mirrors? We knew Trump created the problem in order to be the main character. Let’s talk about some real shit.

[@SY-js5oc]

Unfortunately, it's already back. It has now been restored. Less than 24 hours.

[@Dayday-qk3sz]

It may be working for now but it won't be updating going to be useless 😂

[@How2BreaktheCurse]

Games people play.

[@craftingretired]

Why unfortunately people livelihood was there being an influencer is a job 😂 yall be loud and wrong

[@valeriegrey8795]

😂I feel you

[@ronj77]

Further proof that The Government has more control than The People even Realize (on and off again with the flip of a switch) 🤨 The Saddest part is The People DON'T have enough Self-Control over themselves to NOT willingly engage with Spyware 😶

[@paulapii1761]

What about the price of eggs

[@djpomare]

Red Note has kindly taken in American Tik Tok refugees.

[@ogi197]

I'll proudly sell you a few live chickens and a rooster..

[@kingbluehair1098]

I spent mega bucks on TikTok yesterday. TikTok made more money yesterday than on Black Friday.

[@justsaying3729]

Very foolish on your part. Get off social media. Get a life.

[@kingbluehair1098]

@ Yes, sir

[@Drew-q8e]

If you notice, Tik Tok don't have any ads on their website, and Tik Tokers making a lot of money with this platform, and advertisers want that money

[@Milehig5280]

He wants Elon to buy it, 90 day pause

[@RizzaMaeCarcillar]

He owns X already why other application?

[@donfletcher2348]

​@RizzaMaeCarcillar it's very important to keep hitting the people with propaganda - Hitler showed Trump how important this is. The Nazis created and distributed inexpensive AM radios (the Volksempfänger, or "People's Receiver") to spread propaganda and recruit and radicalize the German population. Trump and Musk are using social media for the exact same purpose.

[@donfletcher2348]

​@@RizzaMaeCarcillar​@RizzaMaeCarcillar it's very important to keep hitting the people with propaganda - Hitler showed Trump how important this is. The Nazis created and distributed inexpensive AM radios (the Volksempfänger, or "People's Receiver") to spread propaganda and recruit and radicalize the German population. Trump and Musk are using social media for the exact same purpose.

[@thechosenrobinson7711]

There have been "Monopolies" in this country for decades. The focus on Tik Tok isn't about security or any magnanimous concern for citizens data safety and security. This ALL about a dollar and Zukerberg and Musk wanting Tik Tok to sell so THEY can monopolize and monetize without competition because truth be told Tik Tok has funneled major numbers away from both their platforms and continues to do it daily. China currently owns what 80% of the U. S world debt not to mention stock in 47% of U. S< companies, so your "DATA" is never going to be safe.

[@justsaying3729]

AI says it because of security concerns, but I didn't buy it. People need to learn to think for themselves. Social media has fried their brains. All social media but yes, it's about the almighty dollar. But these so called "Influencers" are a Joke.

[@jodylove934]

So what about X (Twitter)? Elon Musk is a SOUTH AFRICAN Citizen. Why isn't X banned?

[@ms.sharon.7581]

If Tik Tok paid Trump enough cash $$$ he would allow it in the U.S. They will eventually and he will allow it. We have Tikky Tokk here in Canada I have never used it.

[@MisterVeee]

Diversify your revenue stream. Social media is no longer a viable/guaranteed option anymore.

[@melindajohnson7177]

I’m going to another app I don’t care whether it’s up or not, this might be to push I needed.

[@vv6601]

Roland I keep telling ppl to join FanBase!!

[@LynnBrown-n1i]

Crisis creaters.. Create crisis to be able to say you solved said crisis. Watch the show unfold.

[@barbarajordan6147]

They turned it off on the 18th right around the time they had to March in Washington

[@buttoncreationz]

Absolutely Sir!!! Fanbase!!!

[@jeffcarpenter9388]

Close that mess down.

[@ms.sunshine2u635]

EXACTLY

[@Godisloven09]

Why?

[@Godisloven09]

Why, bot?

[@clavalanmeyers6600]

Fanbase is good but it still has things it needs to tweak before it's tuely ready. I've been working with it but there are bugs that need work.

[@Logistics-r2x]

Fan base don't work. The other app is the red note. Xiao hung shu

[@geraldfer]

I'm on Fanbase...and it does work!!

[@EmperorLAJ9]

I tried to log into my Fanbase and errors keep coming up. Tried to reset password. Nothing. I think the heavy traffic being in the bugs. Maybe more engineers are needed in the glitch department

[@trustngod-w9h]

Fanbase does work. Do not use red note it’s owned by Chinese.

[@macjerryTv]

​@@trustngod-w9hi have rednote. And I love it. Why should we trust the U.S.A?

[@sue8777]

US government’s ban on ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns both TikTok and Lemon8. The ban, which took effect in January 2025,

[@Johnny_the_5]

Never heard of Lemon8

[@trustngod-w9h]

I’m on fanbase and have been promoting people to move to Fanbase. However, I just found out by African Diaspora News Channel that it is owned by Isaac Hayes lll but is operated by white Americans. Chief technology officer is Ramiro Canovas, Development Leader is Santiago Nogues and Coordinator is Julian Bravo. My question is are there any black Americans qualified for those positions. Do he employ any black Americans? I just wanna know.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kamlavo]

Exactly, I said the same about fanbase!

[@agl5132]

If it returns and people actually trust it they are crazy.

[@tirzanyaallen4675]

I have a projector that is in my massage room that has Bluetooth that has started picking up people's cellphone usage. You will just periodically hear people conversations and them scrolling as the music is playing. It is connecting to people's phones without their content..crazy

[@deborahthompson7841]

You are wrong on this one Roland. TikTok is a tool in my chest to stay informed. There are many of us out here who do not have money to donate to any platform. My dollars are extremely important to me. TikTok allows small businesses to reach us and real people to review and recommend products. I’m on FanBase as well but it is still growing.

[@djpomare]

Red Note has kindly taken in American Tik Tok refugees.

[@jacquansimmons1307]

I agree, Roland is wrong on this one. If foreign ownership is an issue, why is this the only company there are raising this issue with. As far as having our information, what about Temu? Why isn't that company a problem. I believe the real reason they have taken issue with TicTok is all the information and visual account of the atrocities being committed in the Middle East. Younger generations are no longer supporting Israel. Remember how they shut down the college peaceful protest? This app is challenging their ability to shape the narrative that will keep Americans willing to finance and support their occupation.

[@GoldiVybezz]

It's already back with a big banner thanking the Trumpet 😮

[@Dayday-qk3sz]

It won't be updated😂

[@onehaindread5964]

It's not an American app. The American LAW, SHOULD NOT APPLY IF AN OUTSIDE SOURCE WILL INFRINGE ON AMERICAN POLICY...

[@onehaindread5964]

I'm talking about the freedom of speech and expression, that many are using as a debate point on this topic and ultimately LAWSUIT!

[@joesbarbershop9244]

I didn't even know that big ol' TikTok or whatever got banned.

[@flashbacktothepast1621]

It will take a while to see their error. Next it will be Temu as it should be

[@justsaying3729]

Why, Temu. They are very competitive in their prices and all their products are not bad.

[@flashbacktothepast1621]

@ It’s not about their products. It your information that they collect. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Temu. I’m not a fan of them collecting any of my information.

[@ladilavish8688]

We should just leave TikTok since they did us like that

[@berled5990]

It's back!

[@anacisewski7703]

PEOPLE ! Roland Martin is an American Citizen. TIKTOK IS CHINESE. There is not first amendment concerns. You’re mixing apples with oranges.

[@flashbacktothepast1621]

Not so fast. They’re back unless they just gave another site the TikTok name. I believe that could happen if not purchased by an American.

[@JamaAllen]

Deleted everything meta

[@darrylmccants7280]

Thanks Regan

[@Godisloven09]

They can get into anything so TikTok is no more a threat than having cell phones, Facebook, Google, instagram etc. if you have the internet you are subject to hacking so this is not the move.

[@danitacook4890]

With that said, why is Elon Musk getting away with all these companies?

[@stephaniemacklin7589]

TikTok 🗑️🤣

[@ocmacman17]

I have been on fanbase for over a year now. Invested too!

[@jeanFevry-l6d]

MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

[@darrylmccants7280]

In what way?

[@jeanFevry-l6d]

@darrylmccants7280 In every way possible

[@edzzz5043]

Tik tok is back. Thank you TRUMP

[@wegotthis247]

It’s already back less than 24 hours

[@latonya6451]

Its already back for 90 days.

[@Me-tj4ln]

Shouldn't you guys be also concerned with China owning 400k acres of U.S. farmland??? 🤔

[@RochelleLang]

That’s the orange baboon problem because he allowed it happen when he put the for sale sign up the first time he was in office. He’s going to sell off the whole country.

[@sunray7337]

I want all 178 million people to thank Trump for bringing it back

[@RochelleLang]

Keep wanting

[@ConnieRose-s8g]

Stop flexin tiktok is not no damn security risk for us we are fine just bring tik Tok back and leave it alone

[@RelaxedFunction]

Tik Tok is still up!!!!

[@T.tWriter]

Is tic tock back on..?????😮

[@craftingretired]

Don’t depend on one app have multiple streams of income and learn how to get your users in an email

[@yasharahla-asaisrael255]

ur correct on fan base

[@ladilavish8688]

His name is mentioned more than any name on TikTok js 😢

[@JerriLawrence]

Mr. Trump got tictoc back on

[@trustngod-w9h]

@@JerriLawrence wonder how much they paid him?

[@AlexMarley-07]

Constitution is supreme. President is created and has to swear by it, Washington Congress, Senate and Justices are all creatures who oath by the constitution. How they now think constitution is a mere suggestion is beyond any legal philosophy. The Constitution is supreme and anything else cannot override the peoples constitution. The people are the ultimate defenders of their constitution.

[@Svcb4self]

So basically X with a communist lean instead of an oligarchical fascist flavor.

[@nanounepha2600]

A bunch of technical difficulties with Fanbase. I am on.😊

[@teetee994]

I love FanBase

[@miken581]

its back on right now. it went black last night @ 10:45 pm

[@sunray7337]

To be a guest on the Roland Martin podcast you must sign a waiver to agree with every single thing he says. Guests cannot have their own opinions and views

[@darrylmccants7280]

Fox Noise is like that isn’t it? You have a full roster of robots spewing out the same nonsense 24/7 boring, misleading, did i say boring.

[@sunray7337]

@ so you agree with me. Both Roland and Fox News are garbage

[@Gissie291]

The ceo for til tok met with trump . Til top users find another platform you can do this

[@Cricut123]

Fanbase they said is owned by a black man and ran by others if you get my drift that what they said

[@Dayday-qk3sz]

What's your drift it's about time palm color people work for black people

[@kamlavo]

Exactly, black-owned doesn't mean black-operated, be careful!

[@Gissie291]

If it is not sold to Elon musk or suckeberg

[@ms.sunshine2u635]

WHY IS IT BACK

[@titusmaximus7278]

Why are you back

[@RizzaMaeCarcillar]

Just temporary hopefully

[@ms.sunshine2u635]

@titusmaximus7278 LOL

[@Godisloven09]

Rolan can you not interrupt when your panelists are speaking. If they are not being factual, you can correct them after they finish speaking. Yes you can

[@barbarajordan6147]

Well look at the mess with Elon

[@mekasmith6703]

Nigh y’all wanna run 2 Fan Base.. Thxs 4 the free advertisement

[@crowded_doorway]

Alot of people on fanbase

[@bosslady800]

Damn ,let Michael talk.

[@laroysterjr]

TikTok just needs to change its name to TIK-AIPAC! 🙂

[@bionic_woman77]

It’s back

[@elroyrful]

Thank you President Trump for making that call!

[@tbetical]

Lord we hope not, banding the app, is grate thing....

[@theblackshot_podcast]

I got my Fanbase account going.

[@bnotsonicebb6116]

Laughable 🙄

[@philthai99]

Tik-Tok is back. It was just a stunt.

[@eddiegurley820]

It’s already back

[@OhyesSofresh]

Nothing but a dog and pony show. More fodder for Trump to pretend like he’s doing something

[@sgtpepper122]

You cant make somone sell their own app...hahaha. Glad im not hooked on it.

[@Morrislca2011]

Roland are you watching.......TRUMP IS BACK ...baby!

[@justsaying3729]

Thanks to people like you. Enjoy!

[@bionic_woman77]

China said they’d consider selling it Musk.

[@macjerryTv]

No, they didn't. They said it's not for sale

[@kimberlydixon2203]

Tik tok is back....i don't have never did but my daughter is using it right now

[@laninadoll9639]

Bye tik tok good riddance

[@aminah7230]

Tiktok is back up & running...

[@laninadoll9639]

@ no it’s not, it’s not even available in the App Store 💀

[@shelleychaplin2063]

That's what is happening on utube blasting old live Trump videos trying to make it look like it's current I think it's because the crowd support was bigger then much bigger..

[@Irshaynesq]

I'm glad that it's gone in the US

[@djpomare]

Red Note has kindly taken in American Tik Tok refugees.

[@213superd]

Trunp bring it back your welcome

[@princerose233]

He started the ban. I guess you're a useful idiot.

[@flashbacktothepast1621]

Let trump and musky the husky handle it.

[@FreeSpeechJohnny]

Donald Trump is gonna come in as a hero, he will not leave office - Allaah Knows Best

[@FaceFamous]

Tik Tok is back up😂

[@ieshajeter4045]

Want hold up unfortunately Trump will save tic-tok

[@Dayday-qk3sz]

Not so fast unless they find a buyer and byte dance said they're not selling there's nothing Trump can do it's the law an executive order won't work

[@casterma]

@@Dayday-qk3sz they might not sell the whole company but they can sell 50% of it and keep the other 50% and that will be enough for tiktok to stay in the u.s.

[@Irshaynesq]

Just because he's a felon 34 times over I will be glad when this sicko out of office

[@BenFrankarts]

He ain’t saving what was never in danger. It was all a show, a publicity stunt. And he is playing hardball because his tech bro donors want to own it or run it out of the market based on bullshit. Thousands of apps are owned by Chinese companies that fall under the same rules as Bytedance and isn’t TikTok banned by China? That was the whole point of RedNote. Now we running over to RedNote where the Chinese government does have pull. And we don’t care. It’s one group of oligarchs over another. Yes, China is also an oligarchy.

[@macjerryTv]

​@@castermano means no! Comprehending is the key

[@thomaslevy7874]

Fanbase!!

[@MariaBaker-k4z]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (mistake turkey blossom warfare blade until bachelor fall squeeze today flee guitar). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@JDT912]

Shit not just Tt my game too

[@JamaAllen]

On fanbase