White House Launches Official TikTok Account

The White House officially launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, signaling that President Donald Trump intends to fully embrace the platform that played a major role in his 2024 election victory.

The account, @whitehouse, went live Tuesday evening and will serve as a direct channel for the administration to share updates, policy announcements, and messages from Trump himself. With more than 150 million American users on TikTok, the move reflects a strategy to communicate with younger generations in a way no previous administration has attempted.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the launch underscores Trump’s ability to dominate online media and outmaneuver traditional outlets. “The Trump administration is committed to communicating the historic successes President Trump has delivered to the American people with as many audiences and platforms as possible,” Leavitt declared. She added that TikTok was a driving force in Trump’s 2024 campaign, where his message consistently trended across the platform.

Trump himself has repeatedly credited TikTok with helping him connect with young voters, many of whom played a decisive role in his defeat of Kamala Harris last November. The White House expects the new account to amplify that momentum, bringing policy updates directly to millions of users in real time.

The launch comes despite lingering concerns about the app’s Chinese ownership and past warnings from intelligence officials that the platform could be used to influence Americans. Trump, however, has brushed aside those warnings, framing TikTok as a vital tool in cutting through media bias and speaking directly to the public.

By embracing TikTok, the Trump White House is not just adopting a communications platform—it is redefining how presidents connect with the American people in the digital age.

You can follow the TikTok page here: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitehouse