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White House Joins TikTok Amid 2024 Election Buzz

8/20/2025

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The White House created a TikTok account on August 19, 2025, during ongoing debates about the app's U.S. status.
Trump attributes his 2024 election success to TikTok and has paused a federal law mandating its sale or ban.
TikTok boasts nearly 170 million users in the U.S. and is vital for reaching young voters.

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Story summary

The White House created a TikTok account on August 19, 2025, during ongoing debates about the app's U.S. status.
Trump attributes his 2024 election success to TikTok and has paused a federal law mandating its sale or ban.
TikTok boasts nearly 170 million users in the U.S. and is vital for reaching young voters.