After the suspension of TikTok in the United States and the uncertainty generated by Donald Trump's government, sales of cell phones with the app have experienced a notable increase, as many users who had previously deleted the app are now interested in using it again. This situation has sparked controversy on social media.
Since last Sunday, January 19, a federal ban on the Chinese application has been implemented, leading to a growing demand for mobile devices with TikTok pre-installed. Despite this, there is still hope that a solution will be found to restore TikTok once the government changes.
Amid this scenario, President Donald Trump has considered the possibility of extending the validity of the law that prohibits TikTok for three months, thus maintaining the suspension of the application until a definitive decision is made regarding it. This measure has triggered various reactions among users and generated debates around freedom of expression.
For its part, TikTok's owner, ByteDance, faced the need to sell the application to a U.S. buyer to avoid being considered a "foreign adversary" and to continue operating in the country. Meanwhile, social media posts are circulating about the sale of iPhone phones with TikTok installed at high prices, reflecting the urgency of many to return to the platform and the difficulties in downloading it again.
In recent weeks, several users have reported the reappearance of TikTok on their devices, creating expectations about its imminent restoration. This situation has led to the marketing of phones with the active application at considerable prices, demonstrating users' interest and anxiety to enjoy TikTok again as its future under the new Trump administration is defined.
