Trump says he’s No. 1 on TikTok and ends video saying ‘stop communism’

Published July 16, 2026 9:54am ET



President Donald Trump said he’s “No. 1 on TikTok,” claiming his influence on the platform surpasses that of many other creators.

Trump posted the video to his TikTok account Saturday, standing next to the Declaration of Independence, which he described as a “great honor.”

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