Among the millions TikTok users affected by the shutdown, a YouTuber and a beauty influencer James Charles he shared his unfiltered reaction on Instagram.

Late Saturday night, TikTok's 170 million US users were abruptly shut down as the app was shut down, displaying a scathing message that read: "A bill to ban TikTok has been passed in the U.S. Unfortunately, this means you can't use TikTok for now." The app, along with ByteDance-owned Lemon8 and CapCut, has been removed from the Apple and Google Play stores, leaving users without access to the popular platforms.

The exclusion left James Charles visibly shaken, prompting him to express his frustration.

The move marks a significant disruption for millions of Americans who rely on TikTok for news, entertainment, community and, in many cases, their livelihoods. Although TikTok warned of a possible shutdown in the weeks leading up to the ban, The sudden blackout shocked users and seeking answers, including James Charles.

“I'm just falling apart. I don't know what to do. This is so dystopian!” Charles said in an emotional post. “First of all, I feel pathetic for freaking out like this about an app on my phone (becoming) unavailable. But also, this has been a huge part of our lives for the last six years."

"Normally, when something happens, I'd go on TikTok and start complaining, and I can't do that. I feel excluded. "I feel cut off from the world and my community," added Charles. "This is crazy."

In a surprising twist, Charles ended his rant with the sarcastic remark, "Make America great again, I guess," seemingly signaling a change in his political views as he grappled with the impact of Prohibition.

After hearing Charles' rant, many X users condemned the influencer's beauty. "Nothing will make me support him. Also, why does losing an app make someone this upset like...? It's really not that serious."

The user added: "People DID exist and were fine before TikTok, we will be fine after LMFAO."

"Imagine publicly rooting for Trump," wrote another.

"How dare you be a Republican? He's so embarrassing," replied a third.

Despite the closure, the decision may not be final. President-elect Donald Trump suggested during a phone interview today NBC's Meet the Press that TikTok could get a 90-day reprieve. Trump has said he is likely to extend the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, to sell its US business to a non-Chinese buyer.

"I think that would definitely be an option that we will consider. A 90-day extension is something that will most likely be done because it's appropriate,” Trump said. “If I decide to do it, I'll probably announce it on Monday.”

Under current law, the president has the authority to grant a one-time 90-day extension to delay TikTok's ban, but only if three key conditions are met. The president must certify to Congress that there is a clear path to the sale, that “substantial progress” has been made in its execution and that binding legal agreements are in place to ensure that the sale can be completed over an extended period.

So far, no such binding legal agreements have been made public. Even if a last-minute buyer emerged, taking over TikTok's US operations would likely require a deal worth tens of billions of dollars.

For now, TikTok remains offline in the US, leaving creators, companies and users in limbo. The shutdown of the app sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the motives behind the ban and its broader implications for freedom of expression and digital culture.

As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, all eyes are on his decision regarding TikTok's future in the US. A potential 90-day delay could offer a temporary solution, but the long-term fate of the application remains uncertain.

For millions of Americans like James Charles, TikTok's shutdown represents more than just the loss of the platform — it's the disruption of a digital community that has become an integral part of their daily lives.