The White House lifts restrictions on TikTok on federal government devices, reversing a prior policy that barred the app. The change follows an internal national security review and is implemented through a rescission of the directive that created the ban.
Bloomberg reports that the administration determines TikTok no longer poses a national security threat after changes to the app’s U.S. ownership structure, including a move of U.S. operations to American investors. PYMNTS similarly says the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinds the 2023 directive, citing the new ownership arrangement.
While both outlets agree on the policy reversal and the stated reason, they frame the decision around different emphases: Bloomberg highlights the administration’s assessment of threat reduction tied to U.S. operations and ownership, while PYMNTS focuses on the OMB’s formal action and the reported rationale.
Overall, the sources describe a policy rollback on government device usage, grounded in a revised national security evaluation linked to ownership and operational control in the United States.
