White House Launches TikTok Account With US Sale Uncertain

The White House has launched its own TikTok account, indicating continued support for the sale of the app's US operations. The move comes as President Donald Trump seeks to have Chinese company ByteDance Ltd. sell the US operations of the popular social video platform. The decision to create a White House TikTok account reflects the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the app's future in the United States. The Trump administration has raised national security concerns about TikTok, citing its Chinese ownership and the potential for data collection. As a result, the president has demanded that ByteDance sell the US arm of the business to an American company, such as Microsoft or Oracle, to address these concerns. The White House's presence on TikTok is seen as a way to engage with the platform's large user base, particularly younger audiences, as the administration navigates the complex issue of TikTok's ownership and potential sale.