Move comes despite the social media platform due to be banned in the US within weeks
Move comes despite the social media platform due to be banned in the US within weeks
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New joint venture will run operations a year and a half after Congress voted to ban the social media app unless it was sold
The White House’s app debut seeks to engage youth and address ban fears before impending deadlines to find a new US owner.
The White House joined TikTok, despite ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Chinese-owned app.
The new account comes as Trump has three times delayed implementing a ‘sell or ban’ law for the Chinese-owned app.
Trump relied on the app during the 2024 election even though at one point he wanted it banned.
President backs social media takeover by US investors with China retaining control of algorithm
