Some members of Congress and Trump’s incoming administration don’t support TikTok having Chinese ownership, but still used it to campaign — and win.

Summary

Despite supporting a potential TikTok ban, many U.S. politicians, including 23 members of Congress who voted for the ban, actively used the platform to campaign in 2024.

Notable figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leveraged TikTok’s vast reach to connect with voters, despite citing national security risks.

Critics highlight this contradiction, with some arguing it reflects political hypocrisy.

TikTok’s algorithm remains a powerful tool for outreach, but concerns about data privacy and the lack of comprehensive tech regulation persist as debates over the platform’s future continue.

  • Phineaz@feddit.org
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    28 days ago

    Hm, would you burn oil to fight climate change? Fell trees to advertise for forest preservation?

    It’s the age old question of whether the ends do justify the means.