Trump makes TikTok debut, eclipsing Biden account with more than 1 million followers in 10 hours

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Quick Hit:

Former President Donald Trump has made his debut on TikTok, sharing his first video from UFC 302, and surpassing President Biden's account within hours.

Key Details:

  • Trump's first TikTok video was shared at UFC 302, where he was introduced by UFC president Dana White.
  • The video quickly gained traction, amassing the former president over 1 million followers in less than 10 hours, nearly triple that of the Biden-Harris campaign account, @BidenHQ.
  • The creation of Trump's TikTok account comes as both he and President Biden are vying for the support of young voters.

Diving Deeper:

Donald Trump's entry into TikTok was marked by a video shared at UFC 302. The former president was introduced by UFC president Dana White, who declared, "The president is now on TikTok." The video, which was set to Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass," showed Trump engaging with fans, taking selfies, and shaking hands. The video was tagged, "Launching my TikTok at @UFC 302."

The video quickly gained popularity, amassing the former president over 1 million followers in less than 10 hours, nearly triple that of the Biden-Harris campaign account, @BidenHQ. Many of Trump's supporters reposted the video on their own accounts, expressing their support for the former president. 

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