Trump Joins TikTok
Trump's decision to engage with TikTok users is aimed at connecting with younger voters as he enters his third presidential bid against Biden in the upcoming elections.
Donald Trump, the former President of the US, has garnered over 3 million followers on TikTok within just a day of joining the platform. Trump's decision to engage with TikTok users is aimed at connecting with younger voters as he enters his third presidential bid, contesting against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden in the upcoming election.[1]
Trump's TikTok joining featured a launch video on his account, @realdonaldtrump, showcasing his appearance at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Newark, New Jersey. In the video, Trump reiterated his commitment to utilizing "every tool available" to communicate directly with the American people.
Biden's campaign is also maintaining a presence on TikTok with over 340,000 followers.
@realdonaldtrump Launching my TikTok at @UFC ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump
TikTok has vigorously defended its data privacy policies, affirming that US user data remains safeguarded against sharing with the Chinese government. Trump's previous attempts to enforce a TikTok ban were met with legal resistance, with courts intervening to block his efforts in 2020.
Trump continues to maintain a robust presence on other social media platforms, boasting over 87 million followers on X and more than 7 million on his own platform, Truth Social.
In April, US President Joe Biden signed a bill that will force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, within 9 months (270 days) or be banned from the US completely.