White House launches official TikTok account after Trump vowed ban in 2020
The White House has launched an official TikTok account, despite former President Donald Trump's previous efforts to ban the Chinese-owned platform in the United States. Trump had expressed concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership, but has since softened his stance, reportedly believing that the platform helped him win the 2024 election. The account's first post, a 27-second clip, welcomed users to the platform, signaling a shift in the White House's approach to TikTok. This move comes despite a law that requires TikTok's sale, which the Trump administration had pushed for in 2020. The current administration's decision to embrace TikTok suggests a more lenient stance towards the platform's Chinese ownership and its presence in the US market.
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