Romania's Supreme Council of National Defense stated TikTok gives preferential treatment to certain content, allowing Călin Georgescu, an obscure candidate, to gain significant exposure.
The council highlighted the Russian interest in using TikTok to influence Romanian public opinion and disrupt social coherence, particularly around the election.
Georgescu's rise is characterized by a viral presence on TikTok, gathering over 100 million views, raising concerns about the authenticity of his online following.
Despite claims TikTok did not favor political content, the Romanian defense council's scrutiny reflects apprehensions over foreign digital influence in local elections.
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