Former President Donald Trump has officially become a TikTok star with over 6.2 million followers, joining hands with controversial influencer Logan Paul. This move contrasts sharply with his previous stance, where he and GOP figures dubbed TikTok as a foreign propaganda tool jeopardizing national security.
The anti-TikTok sentiment among the American right, led by the GOP, was intense, with figures like Sen. Josh Hawley and media personalities labeling the app as a 'digital fentanyl' and a tool for brainwashing America's youth. Trump's change in approach by engaging in light-hearted content on TikTok represents a significant shift from the ominous warnings against the app.
The discourse around TikTok extended beyond Trump's involvement, with criticism directed at President Joe Biden for joining the platform. Biden faced accusations of being soft on China and hypocrisy for participating in a platform he had previously restricted federal employees from using, ultimately leading to a bill forcing TikTok's Chinese owners to divest or face a U.S. ban.
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