Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold move by joining TikTok, attracting a staggering 3 million followers within just a single day of his debut on the platform. Trump's launch video, which was posted on his account @realdonaldtrump, garnered over 56 million views, showcasing his engagement with fans at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Newark, New Jersey.
In his statement, Trump expressed his intention to \"use every tool available to speak directly with the American people,\" signaling a strategic approach to connect with younger voters as he prepares for his third run for the White House. This move comes as Trump finds himself in a tight race against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden ahead of the November 5 presidential election.
Meanwhile, Biden's campaign is already leveraging TikTok, boasting over 340,000 followers. Biden has also proposed legislation to ban the app, which has 170 million American users, should its Chinese owner ByteDance fail to divest ownership.
Trump’s addition to TikTok complements his robust social media presence, which includes over 87 million followers on X and more than 7 million on Truth Social, where he shares updates almost daily.
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