White House Launches TikTok Account Ahead of September Deadline

The White House has launched an official TikTok account with a first post captioned “America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”, gaining thousands of followers within an hour. President Trump continues to allow TikTok’s operation in the United States, despite a federal law requiring its sale or ban. While Trump had long pushed for divestment, he reversed course after crediting the app with boosting his 2024 election campaign, particularly among young voters. With Trump’s own account boasting over 110 million followers, the White House is now stepping into a platform with nearly two billion global users, even as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain ahead of a September deadline.