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Technology · 28 January 2026

US TikTok Users Split Amid Deletions, Glitches and Censorship Claims After New Deal

US TikTok Users Split Amid Deletions, Glitches and Censorship Claims After New Deal

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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