Technology · 28 January 2026
US TikTok Users Split Amid Deletions, Glitches and Censorship Claims After New Deal
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American TikTok users are reacting strongly to the newly finalized U.S. deal that shifted control of the app into a majority United States–based joint venture. Many users are deleting the platform amid concerns over updated terms, glitches and perceived political content censorship, especially of anti-Trump or sensitive topics. Technical disruptions and accusations of content suppression have stirred debate about the app’s future in the U.S. and prompted some users to explore alternatives.
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