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Coverage dated January 26, 2026

TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages

Headline from Delaware Public Media

The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.

  2. New York Post

    TikTok’s new owners accused of censoring Minneapolis ICE shooting, blocking word ‘Epstein’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    TikTok users are accusing the app’s new US owners of censoring videos about the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti and political content including mentions of “Epstein.”

  3. Rolling Stone

    TikTok Raises U.S. Censorship Fears After Messages About Jeffrey Epstein Are Blocked (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    After an investment group with ties to Trump took control of TikTok in the U.S., users have accused the stakeholders of censorship and spying.

  4. Forbes

    TikTok Says It’s Not Blocking ‘Epstein’—Gavin Newsom Investigates (opens Forbes)

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    TikTok's new owners have come under fire from public figures and Democratic leaders who accused the platform of trying to suppress speech critical of the Trump administration.

  5. Gizmodo

    TikTok Swears It Didn't Ban Sharing the Name 'Epstein,' as Gavin Newsom Announces Investigation (opens Gizmodo)

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    The scrutiny follows a rocky first week under new U.S. ownership./

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