Breaking News: TikTok puts out video saying they WON’T be going anywhere despite promised Trump BAN

The company that presents a huge security risk to Americans and puts communist China on every kid’s phone now says they have no plans to go anywhere no matter what Trump says, and they pitch “stand with Tiktok” message that is SURE to catch fire on the left and among the young people.

The app, banned by all the branches of the military and by the Pentagon and White House and even by BIDEN and his campaign over being a huge security risk, is nevertheless really popular with kids who like to make funny videos, and lefty slacktivists who want to seem like they’re doing something important by taking a few seconds to scream at the camera about Trump.

TikTok's U.S. General Manager Vanessa Pappas shared a video message through the app's official Twitter account early Saturday.

"I want to thank you to the millions of Americans who used TikTok every day bringing their creativity and joy into our daily lives. We've heard your outpouring of support and we want to say thank you. We're not planning on going anywhere. TikTok is a home for creators and artists to express themselves, their ideas, and connect with people across different backgrounds and we are so proud of all of the various communities who call TikTok their home," Pappas said.

Pappas also pointed out in the video that TikTok employs 1,500 Americans, plans to bring in 10,000 more jobs, and has a $1 billion fund for creators on the app. 

Reached for comment by Học Để Thi, a TikTok spokesperson pointed to some of the same stats while not directly challenging Trump's potential ban. 

"While we do not comment on rumors or speculation, we are confident in the long-term success of TikTok," the spokesperson said in an email. "Hundreds of millions of people come to TikTok for entertainment and connection, including our community of creators and artists who are building livelihoods from the platform. We’re motivated by their passion and creativity, and committed to protecting their privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform."

Without really providing details on when or how he'd do it, Trump said he intended to ban TikTok on Friday after toying with the idea for weeks.

"As far as TikTok is concerned we’re banning them from the United States," he told reporters on Air Force One. 

Trump and others have expressed concern over the fact that TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, claiming that represents a security threat. The idea is that the Chinese government could compel the company to hand over user data. 

Still, some experts had said concerns over user data isn't unique to Chinese apps.

"They're fundamental problems in how we consume information and how information is exchanged," Serge Egelman, who oversees research about security and privacy at University of California, Berkeley, told CNET in a story published Friday. "What TikTok is doing isn't particularly new or novel, but it's pretty much how most apps collect data and monetize themselves."

TikTok, for its part, said its U.S. user data is "stored in the US, with strict controls on employee access."

Lots remains to be seen — like if Trump will actually pull the trigger on a ban since his promises are often flaky. Reuters also reported on Saturday that ByteDance was closing-in on a deal that would sell all of its U.S. business to Microsoft.