Americans Selling 'TikTok Phones' Due to Download Ban

washington - eBay sellers in the United States offering phones with TikTok app for sale following download ban.

TikTok Download Ban in the US

Following TikTok's removal from app stores, existing users look to profit from ban by selling phones. Some humorous listings have appeared, with users jokingly asking for exorbitant prices. The video-sharing platform faces scrutiny in the US over spying allegations and negative influence on children. President Donald Trump has called for the app's acquisition by American companies. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is reportedly working on a resolution with the Trump administration. The ban can be circumvented using a VPN connection.