Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump made headlines over the weekend by joining the popular social media platform TikTok. In less than a day, he had already garnered more followers than President Joe Biden’s campaign. Trump’s first video on the platform featured his attendance at a UFC title fight in New Jersey, alongside Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White. The video quickly gained millions of likes and views, and Trump’s account gained over 2.2 million followers within a short period of time, surpassing the number of followers for the Biden-Harris account, which had been active for several months.
It is important to note that Trump joining TikTok comes shortly after he was found guilty on 34 felony counts in his New York “hush money” trial. The trial, which lasted about six weeks, focused on charges related to Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. While Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges, the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team honed in on “hush money payments” and irrelevant details of an alleged affair, rather than focusing on proving the fraud charges.
Trump Joined TikTok. Here's What Happened Next.
In less than 24 hours he went over the limit of followers. https://t.co/0Q818aHvMZ
— Reel Lady 🇺🇸 (@Cbaxter214) June 3, 2024
Despite the legal challenges Trump is facing, his popularity on social media continues to draw attention and support. By quickly amassing followers on TikTok, Trump has demonstrated his enduring appeal and ability to connect with a wide audience, even in the face of ongoing legal proceedings.
