White House launches TikTok account as third extension deadline creeps up

Published August 20, 2025 12:07pm ET



The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, less than one month before the deadline to ban the app.

The new account has several videos prominently featuring President Donald Trump, including montages of the president from previous rallies. Trump controversially launched a 2024 campaign TikTok account, but didn’t join following his November victory.

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