Trump signs up for TikTok video platform.
In the video released on Saturday night, a right-wing populist expresses his gratitude. By Sunday afternoon, Trump had gained over two million followers on TikTok.
Back in late April, President Joe Biden signed a bill that states TikTok will be illegal in the US if ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, fails to sell the app within a year. Both ByteDance and TikTok have filed a lawsuit against the ultimatum in early May.
The US government has accused ByteDance of using TikTok to spy on users on behalf of the Chinese government for several years. TikTok disputes these claims and says they've restructured to ensure US user data stays in the US.
The app is widely used and has around 170 million users in the US. Globally, over a billion people use this platform.
Trump had been pushing for ByteDance to lose control over the app during his presidency, yet he's now taken a 180° turn and opposes a US ban on TikTok. He's a Republican candidate running against Biden in the upcoming presidential elections in November.
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Trump's TikTok account saw a significant increase in followers, surpassing two million within a day after joining the platform on Saturday night. This shift in stance comes amidst Biden's earlier bill threat, stating TikTok's ban in the USA if ByteDance doesn't sell the app within a year.
Despite Trump's historical push for ByteDance to relinquish control over TikTok during his presidency, the Republican candidate now opposes a US ban on the app, running against Biden in the upcoming presidential elections in November.
ByteDance and TikTok have filed a lawsuit against the ultimatum, claiming it to be an unconstitutional exercise of power by the US government. The government alleges that ByteDance has been using TikTok to collect user data for the Chinese government for several years.
In New Jersey, the popular Ultimate Fighting Championship event took place on a weekend, attracting sports enthusiasts from across the USA. Meanwhile, the video platform TikTok continues to witness widespread use, having around 170 million users in the USA alone.
Globally, over a billion people actively use TikTok, making it a significant player in the digital world. Companies like ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese parent company of TikTok, face strict regulations and legal challenges in the USA.
In Newark, the cultural hub of New Jersey, people are actively engaged with the digital world, using platforms like TikTok for entertainment, information, and connection, demonstrating its global impact across different locations in the USA.
