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The White House on Tuesday officially launched a TikTok account (@whitehouse), aiming to tap into the platform’s reach of more than 150 million U.S. users to share President Donald Trump‘s messages and policy priorities.
While previous intelligence assessments warned that the app could be vulnerable to influence from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, the launch reflects the administration’s focus on creative and direct engagement with broader audiences.
Trump has previously praised the app, saying it helped him connect with younger voters and boost support in his victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. In June, President Trump issued his third executive order delaying enforcement of the U.S. TikTok ban—this time extending the deadline to September 17, 2025, giving ByteDance additional time to divest or face removal under the law.
“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 in a statement.
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Associated Press