Trump's TikTok Join Garners 3 Million Followers
Jun 3, 2024 / GMT+6
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, recently joined TikTok, a video social media platform that he previously tried to ban for national security reasons. Trump has garnered over 3 million followers on the platform.
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Trump’s debut video showcases him at the UFC event, and he responds to the introduction by UFC CEO Dana White with the words, “It’s my honor” as he waves to the camera.
In a video post, Trump expressed his excitement, waving to viewers at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Newark, New Jersey. His debut post quickly gained attraction, got over 33 million views within 12 hours and receiving over 2.9 million likes.
He is currently facing multiple legal battles at both the federal and local levels. Recently, Trump made history as the first former US president to be convicted of a crime, with a New York jury finding him guilty on all 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to a porn star during the 2016 presidential election.
By joining TikTok, Trump aims to connect with a younger audience. The platform has approximately 170 million users in the United States, making it an attractive space for political messaging. His campaign recognizes the two-to-one ratio of pro-Trump content compared to pro-Biden content on TikTok.
Many of Trump’s loyal supporters have enthusiastically followed him on TikTok, celebrating his arrival and engaging with his content. They appreciate the direct access to his updates and enjoy seeing a more personal side of the former president.
As expected, many users have taken advantage of the situation to create memes, parodies, and satirical videos related to Trump’s TikTok presence. Whether it’s impersonations, lip-syncing to his speeches, or humorous edits, the platform is buzzing with Trump-related content.
TikTok has introduced new rules for politicians’ accounts, aiming to enforce its guidelines consistently.
Trump’s massive following has likely affected TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. His posts are likely to appear on more users’ “For You” pages, potentially influencing the content they see.
