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White House Joins TikTok Amid Ban Deadline Fears

8/22/2025

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The White House created a TikTok account on August 19, 2025, amid uncertainty about the app's U.S. status.
Bytedance faces a September 17 deadline to sell TikTok or risk a ban.
National security concerns remain due to TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite bipartisan legislative support.
The account gained over 20,000 followers rapidly, indicating possible acceptance of TikTok.

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Story summary

The White House created a TikTok account on August 19, 2025, amid uncertainty about the app's U.S. status.
Bytedance faces a September 17 deadline to sell TikTok or risk a ban.
National security concerns remain due to TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite bipartisan legislative support.
The account gained over 20,000 followers rapidly, indicating possible acceptance of TikTok.