White House Launches TikTok Account

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8 hrs ago

Above: A smartphone displays the official TikTok account page of the White House. Image copyright: Cheng Xin/Getty Images

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The Spin

Anti-Trump narrative

Congress passed its TikTok ban with bipartisan support over natural security concerns. Now Trump isn't just flouting that law by postponing the deadline for ByteDance to sell the app, but his White House has joined the app and is providing it content. This undermines Congress' efforts to protect American users from foreign surveillance.

Guardian

Pro-Trump narrative

The White House TikTok account is a smart political strategy to reach young voters where they are. Trump's campaign dominated the platform and gained massive followings, proving TikTok's effectiveness for political messaging. Creating an official account signals commitment to modern communication methods that connect with millions of Americans.

Daily Mail FOX News

Pro-China narrative

The White House’s decision to join TikTok affirms the platform’s — and by extension China’s — global cultural and technological influence. Despite unjust censorship efforts that target the company solely for being Chinese, TikTok continues to thrive. Far from posing a security threat, it is now validated as a vital and mainstream tool for international communication.

Global Times Global Times