Summary

Despite previously attempting to ban TikTok over national security concerns, Donald Trump now champions the platform, which went offline in the U.S. Sunday under a controversial ban upheld by the Supreme Court.

TikTok is good for Trump because it is a maelstrom of disinformation so massive that even Elon Musk-controlled Twitter cannot compete.

The app’s algorithm spreads disinformation and emotionally manipulative content, which boosts Trump’s messaging.

Critics warn that TikTok fosters disconnection, exploiting empathy to exhaust users and distract them from meaningful real-world action.

  • @MolecularCactus1324
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    1913 days ago

    I think it just shows that he is for sale. Policy decisions to the highest bidder.

    • @Psythik
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      512 days ago

      Yes we know this. He literally said on Lies Social that you can buy him out for a billion dollars.