Donald Trump Gives 'Blessing' To TikTok, Oracle, Walmart Deal; Twitter Reacts

President Donald Trump has approved "in concept" a deal that would allow TikTok to operate in the U.S. and avoid a shutdown, but the move has received mixed response on Twitter.

Less than a day before the ban he announced in August was set to take effect, Trump announced on Saturday, Sept. 19, that he gave his "blessing" to a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart partner with TikTok in the U.S., BBC News reported.

"I have given the deal my blessing," Trump said, noted CNN. "If they get it done, that's great. If they don't, that's okay, too."

The Commerce Department said that it would push back the deadline for an order that blocks U.S. transactions for TikTok to Sept. 27 in "light of recent positive developments."

The president's move was met with praise from some Twitter users who are happy that the video-sharing app will remain available to its estimated 100 million U.S. users. Others were not so happy with the back and forth battle between the government and the app.

"@realDonaldTrump thank you so much for saving @TikTok by approving the deal between Oracle, Walmart, TikTok/Bytedance to let TikTok stay in the US," one Twitter user wrote.

"Thank You @realDonaldTrump for approving @Oracle to be a trusted tech provider to TikTok. The whole TikTok community we thank you," another post from the user read.

"Okay why the [explicit] does Donald Trump keep saying he is going to ban TikTok at a certain date and time but it never happens?" another Twitter user wrote. "This is the 3rd time he has said this and TikTok made a 2nd video explaining that they aren’t going anywhere and are keeping the app. Make up your mind!"

Prior to the president's latest update on the TikTok deal, creators and users mourned the potential loss of the app.

"I’m begging you not to ban Tiktok. You are taking away so many people’s hard work and inspiration," one user wrote on Twitter. "Tiktok cured my depression and you’re out here trying to ban it. I’m gonna lose my shit. Please stop this madness. I was a dedicated supporter, too. I’m disappointed."

In light of the update, TikTok has released a statement updating fans about the future of the app in the U.S., assuring them that it is not going anywhere.

In a video posted on its official Twitter page, Vanessa Pappas, interim head of TikTok, confirmed that they are working with a "U.S. tech partner" and will not be introducing major changes to the app.

"The outpouring of support for TikTok has been nothing short of humbling. Thank you to each and every one of you for sticking by us and finding a true community on this app," she said.

"We are humbled and grateful for your continued support! And we are excited to confirm that we aren't going anywhere! TikTok will remain a home for each and every one of you," another statement from TikTok read. "So keep on sharing those daily moments that bring us all laughter and joy. #WeAreTikTok and we are just getting started!"