TikTok Users Raise Concerns Over Censorship and Algorithm Changes After U.S. Ban Reversal

The platform's return, following intervention by President Trump, has sparked user complaints about altered content visibility and political alignment.

• TikTok went offline in the U.S. briefly before a federal ban was reversed by President Trump, allowing the platform to resume operations.
• Users have reported changes in the app's algorithm, with claims of censorship on searches and reduced visibility of anti-Trump content.
• TikTok has denied making any changes to its policies or algorithms, attributing disruptions to technical issues during service restoration.
• The platform faced backlash for publicly thanking President Trump in notifications and for its CEO attending Trump's inauguration alongside other tech leaders.
• Some users are exploring alternative platforms or deleting TikTok entirely, citing concerns over political influence and trust in the app's neutrality.

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