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Donald Trump Joins TikTok, Gains 300,000 Followers Ahead of US Elections

Jun 2, 2024, 07:39 AM

Former President Donald Trump has joined TikTok, the China-based social media platform he once sought to ban during his presidency, Politico reported. This move comes ahead of the US elections in November. Trump’s verified account already has nearly 300,000 followers. The platform has a notable 2:1 ratio of pro-Trump versus pro-Biden content, according to Politico. President Biden does not have a personal TikTok account, but his campaign’s rapid response team maintains an official presence on the app. Trump's decision to join TikTok is seen as a strategic effort to appeal to young voters. This announcement follows Trump's recent appearance at a UFC game where he received a huge standing ovation after his felony convictions.