Hold on to your smartphones, folks! 📱 In a surprising move that's got everyone talking, former U.S. President Donald Trump has just joined TikTok—and he's already racked up a whopping 3 million followers in just one day! 🤯
Trump, who once tried to ban the popular short video app during his presidency, launched his account @realdonaldtrump on the night of June 1. His first video, which has now amassed over 56 million views, shows him greeting fans at an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in Newark, New Jersey. 🥊
In his statement, Trump declared he would \"use every tool available to speak directly with the American people.\" 📢 It seems TikTok is his latest stage to connect with a younger audience as he embarks on his third bid for the White House.
With the 2024 presidential election heating up, Trump's foray into TikTok could be a game-changer. He's currently in a tight race with Democratic incumbent Joe Biden ahead of the November 5 election. 🗳️
Interestingly, Biden's campaign is already active on TikTok, boasting over 340,000 followers. Though Biden has signed a bill that could potentially ban the app—used by 170 million Americans—if its owner ByteDance, based in China, doesn't divest its ownership.
Trump isn't new to the social media scene. He has a massive following of over 87 million on X and more than 7 million on his own platform, Truth Social, where he's a frequent poster. But his leap onto TikTok might just shake things up! 🔥
What do you think about Trump's TikTok debut? Could this be his secret weapon to winning over young voters? Let us know in the comments! 💬
Reference(s):
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