NEWS  Curiosities  February 12, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

In a world where politics meets pixels and democracy dances with data, the latest move from the Biden reelection campaign has left many scratching their heads and tapping their screens. Yes, you read it right – Joe Biden has joined the TikTok frenzy.

As the confetti settled on Super Bowl LVIII, another spectacle was unfolding in the digital arena. The official campaign to keep Uncle Joe in the Oval Office decided it was time to get hip with the kids and launched its very own TikTok account. Because nothing says "presidential" like a perfectly timed TikTok video, right?

The inaugural post featured President Biden sharing his pre-game predictions, presumably hoping to score some touchdowns in the hearts of Gen Z voters. With 4.2 million views and counting, it seems like Biden's got some moves, both on the field and on the For You Page.

But hold your hashtags, folks. Isn't this the same administration that wagged its finger at TikTok just a year ago? Didn't they banish the app from government devices faster than you can say "ByteDance"? Ah, the sweet irony of political flip-flopping in the age of viral videos.

While the Biden camp insists it's all about connecting with the younger demographic, one can't help but wonder if they're just trying to outshine their rivals in the social media popularity contest. After all, who needs policy platforms when you've got perfectly curated TikTok dances?

In a classic case of "do as I say, not as I do", the US government's concerns about TikTok's ties to China seem to take a backseat when it comes to campaign strategies. It's like inviting the fox to guard the henhouse but then handing it a smartphone and asking for a follow back.

And let's not forget the global dance-off over TikTok's fate. From government bans to corporate spin-offs, it's been a whirlwind romance between ByteDance and regulators worldwide. Perhaps we'll soon see TikTok break free from its Chinese roots and emerge as the ultimate global citizen – or maybe it'll just be another fleeting fad in the ever-changing landscape of social media.

So, as we scroll through Biden's latest TikTok escapades, let's remember one thing: in the world of politics, the only constant is change – and maybe a well-timed meme or two.

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