Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has pulled off a remarkable feat, amassing over 10 million followers on TikTok in just three months—proof that even in a world dominated by dance challenges and cat videos, conservative values still have a place. This came as a surprise considering Trump’s initial disdain for the app, but there’s nothing like a little social media magic to pivot toward appealing to the younger crowd. Clearly, those who view TikTok as more than just a time-wasting platform are hungry for something deeper—like a good dose of Trump wisdom.
In stark contrast to Trump’s meteoric rise on TikTok, Vice President Kamala Harris seems just to be fumbling along with a paltry 4.5 million followers on her personal account and 3.6 million from her campaign account combined. If the numbers tell the story, it looks like Trump’s message is resonating quite a bit more than Harris’s chats with Gov. Tim Walz about whatever it is that keeps the coffee brewing in the ideological echo chamber of the left.
🚨RIGHTFUL PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST POSTED A TIKTOK TO HIS OVER 10 MILLION FOLLOWERS!
"If you wanna have a good life, vote for Trump… YOU DESERVE BETTER," Trump said.
Trump is beating Kamala at her own game!
GEN-Z STANDS WITH TRUMP!
Share to make this go viral! pic.twitter.com/SJAu7vETCp
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) August 15, 2024
Trump’s latest video on the app took aim squarely at the Biden-Harris administration, calling out the so-called “Kamala Harris price hike” that has allegedly cost American families a staggering $28,000. This particular jab not only emphasizes the current economic woes under the Democrats but also serves up a hearty dose of Trump’s signature brashness. For a former president who thrives on rhetoric, this is just another opportunity to remind voters who’ve really got their economic interests at heart.
Trump’s strategy is clear: get to the heart of the matter and directly connect with the voters through the platforms they engage with. With an upbeat call to action, he confidently urges people to vote for him if they want to see any relief in prices and a return to stability. The contrast couldn’t be more pronounced; he’s out there making it personal, while Harris is busy talking with a fellow Democrat and sharing a moment that likely has all the excitement of a Sunday school lecture.
Around this TikTok frenzy, Trump isn’t just stopping with self-promotion. Recently, he gave young voters even more allure by engaging in a one-on-one talk with billionaire Elon Musk and making a guest appearance on Logan Paul’s vibrant Impulsive podcast. This savvy maneuver not only adds some pop culture relevance to his campaign but also positions Donald as the candidate ready to tackle the kind of issues that the younger audience actually cares about instead of getting lost in the weeds like Harris and her crew.
The bottom line here is simple: while some politicians wring their hands over TikTok’s reach, Trump is out there proving that a good message, delivered with flair, can attract millions. In the battle for the younger voters’ attention, it appears the former president is winning, and that’s an electoral war worth watching as the 2024 campaign heats up.
