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TikTok creators share farewell videos as US ban looms

As the possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States grows, many creators have shared emotional farewell messages with their followers.

Some have posted videos reflecting on their time on the platform, thanking the community they've created, while others have hinted at finding new spaces to continue their work.

Kimberly Rhoades, a creator of humorous videos, told her 3 million followers on Thursday that she never imagined anyone would care about what she said. "If this app goes away, it was a beautiful, beautiful ride."

The Supreme Court's unanimous 9-0 decision to uphold the law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a US ban has increased uncertainty about the app's future.

With the decision in place, TikTok could be forced to shut down as early as Sunday. This would imply that the popular short-form video platform, which has reshaped social media trends and provided entertainment during the pandemic, could disappear from the web and be removed from Apple and Google app stores.

For creators, businesses, and users alike, this development could signal the end of an era of TikTok-driven content and influence in the United States.

In a follow-up video posted on Friday, Rhoades played about 30 seconds of Taps, a somber military tune commonly heard at funerals.
She concluded by saying, "This marks the end of an era." Hello, TikTok."

Her video echoed the sentiments of many creators and fans, representing an emotional farewell to a platform that had become an important part of their lives. With a potential ban looming, TikTok's departure from the United States marks the end of a cultural phenomenon for millions of users.

TikTok's future in the United States now rests with President-elect Donald Trump, who initially supported a TikTok ban during his first term but has since shifted his stance.

In December, Trump requested that the Supreme Court postpone the law's implementation, allowing his administration more time to "pursue a political resolution" to the issues raised in the case.

In a Friday post on his social media app Truth Social, Trump wrote, "My decision on TikTok will be made in the near future, but I need time to review the situation. Stay tuned!"

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