Chinese social media app TikTok blocked U.S. users before the ban that was set to happen Sunday. Users were greeted with this message when they tried to use the app:
Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now
A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.
We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!
Reports indicated the ban would initially only prevent new users from downloading the app, but TikTok chose to fully brick the app well ahead of schedule. This adds to the pressure put on President Donald Trump, who has indicated he’d consider a 90-day extension before enforcing the ban to allow the Chinese company time to find an American buyer.
The biggest goal for TikTok to pull the plug early and go completely dark was to stay at the top of the news cycle before the Inauguration. They wanted Sunday shows to talk about them instead of unrelated topics like Joe Biden’s legacy or the Inauguration itself.
It may work. Their choice of words about being “fortunate” because of Trump could push the President closer to helping them. With 170 million users who have the opportunity to see the message, it positions Trump to be their hero. Considering most TikTok users are young and left-leaning, this could be seen as a “unifying” moment in the early days of Trump’s presidency.
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
