President of the United States, Joe Biden, surprised everyone with his debut on TikTok. This Chinese social media platform, which is still officially considered a security risk by Washington, has sparked heated discussions. The video Biden posted during the Super Bowl on Sunday was part of his re-election campaign and aimed to reach younger voters. Our 81-year-old president joined in on the fun by referencing a meme with laser eyes, which generated interest.
However, Republicans criticized Democrat Biden for using an app that is not allowed on government devices due to security concerns, fearing that it collects data for Beijing. Even the White House admitted that they still have certain concerns about TikTok.
Nevertheless, Biden’s campaign has made it clear that using TikTok is worth it to gain the support of younger voters ahead of a likely showdown with Republican, former President Donald Trump. They also hope that social media posts will help alleviate voters’ concerns about Biden’s age. These concerns increased after the release of a special prosecutor’s report describing Biden as an “elderly man with good intentions but a weak memory.”
The video Biden published aimed to touch lightly on both political topics and the final NFL championship match. In response to whether the game was rigged so that pop star Taylor Swift could use her fame to endorse Biden, Biden jokingly replied that he would get into trouble if he told the truth about it.
“The president’s TikTok debut, which has already been viewed by over 5 million people, is a testament to our commitment and success in finding new, innovative ways to reach voters,” said Deputy Campaign Chief Rob Flaherty in a statement.
White House Deputy Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre explained that Biden’s press appearances are less frequent than his predecessors because the current president is exploring new media more. According to the University of California Santa Barbara’s American Presidency Project, Biden held 33 press conferences during his first three years in office, while Barack Obama had 66, and Donald Trump had 52.
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