White House launches official TikTok account as ban remains on hold
The White House launched an official TikTok account, taking advantage of its more than 150 million US users to spread the messages of President Donald Trump.
Mr Trump has a soft spot for the popular app, crediting it with helping him gain support among young voters when he defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Past intelligence assessments have said the short video app’s owners are beholden to the Chinese Government and that it could be used to influence Americans.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The Trump Administration is committed to communicating the historic successes President Trump has delivered to the American people with as many audiences and platforms as possible,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said as the site went live.
“President Trump’s message dominated TikTok during his presidential campaign, and we’re excited to build upon those successes and communicate in a way no other administration has before,” she said.
The account, @whitehouse, began operation on Tuesday evening, with the aim of communicating the President’s policies, a White House official said.
“Every day I wake up determined to deliver a better life for the people all across this nation,” Mr Trump says in the 27-second video, concluding with “I am your voice.”
The video received over 7,500 likes and more than 500 comments in less than an hour.
