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Trump Joins TikTok, Amasses Three Million Followers

Donald Trump joined TikTok and gained 3 million followers in a day, despite previously attempting to ban the app. His first video, from a UFC event, garnered over 56 million views. Biden's campaign has over 340,000 followers on TikTok. Trump's move aims to connect with younger voters ahead of the November election. ByteDance is challenging a law requiring TikTok's sale. Trump maintains a strong presence on X and Truth Social.

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Donald Trump joined TikTok and gained 3 million followers in a day, despite previously attempting to ban the app. His first video, from a UFC event, garnered over 56 million views. Biden's campaign has over 340,000 followers on TikTok. Trump's move aims to connect with younger voters ahead of the November election. ByteDance is challenging a law requiring TikTok's sale. Trump maintains a strong presence on X and Truth Social.

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