Archive · 20 Aug 2025
White House Launches TikTok Account as Divestment Deadline Looms
The White House is now on TikTok!
This means they'll be sharing videos on the popular app.
President Trump is a fan of the app, believing it helped him get votes.
There's a law about TikTok needing to be sold or it will be banned.
The deadline for this has been pushed back by Trump.
The White House wants to use TikTok to communicate with as many people as possible.
The White House launched an official TikTok account.
The account's first video featured President Trump.
Trump credits TikTok with helping him gain support.
A law requires TikTok to be sold or banned by September 17.
Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok's divestment.
- Who
- The White House and President Trump.
- What
- The White House launched an official TikTok account.
- When
- The account debuted on Tuesday.
- Where
- On the social media platform TikTok.
- Why
- To communicate with the public and build upon past successes.
Those Concerned with Data Security
Those Favoring the Use of TikTok
National Security vs. Political Advantage
Those Concerned with Data Security
Concerns about user data potentially falling into the hands of the Chinese government.
Those Favoring the Use of TikTok
TikTok offers a valuable platform for connecting with voters and promoting a positive image.
- Account Launch
- Tuesday
- First Video Feature
- President Trump
- Trump's personal account followers
- Over 15 million
- Current White House Account Followers
- Almost 122,000
- 2024 Law Deadline
- September 17
- TikTok Owner
- ByteDance
Sources
"America We Are Back": White House Launches Official TikTok Account
White House launches TikTok account with Trump saying ‘I am your voice’
White House joins TikTok with Trump’s bold message: ‘I am your voice’
