Check out this epic moment when President Joe Biden had a friendly putting contest with a 13-year-old golf whiz, Hurley “HJ” Coleman IV, during a pit stop on his campaign trail in Michigan. They had to take the action indoors due to a sudden rainstorm, but that didn’t dampen the excitement. Biden nailed a putt, and then HJ came back with his own slick shot, all caught on TikTok! It was like a mini-golf showdown you'd see at your local course, but with the President in the mix!
Now, you might think Biden’s all about shutting down TikTok, but here’s the kicker: his campaign has been all over the platform, cozying up with influencers and dropping content like it’s hot. Some folks are calling out the administration for this double standard, but Biden’s team is standing firm, saying they’re just meeting people where they hang out online.
Picture this: former White House press secretary Jen Psaki hosting a virtual briefing with a bunch of TikTok big shots to talk serious stuff like the U.S. approach to Ukraine. It’s like the White House meets the internet – a mashup worthy of a Saturday Night Live skit!
Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room: TikTok's ties to China. Biden just signed a law that could kick TikTok out of the U.S. unless it’s sold to an American company within a year. But hold up, Trump, who once wanted to boot TikTok out ASAP, is suddenly doing a 180 on the ban. What’s the deal with that?
With 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok is a news hub for a lot of young folks. And get this: almost half of adults under 30 are against banning TikTok. They’re hooked, checking it out daily for everything from news to viral vids. And even if TikTok disappears, its influencers are ready to shift their game to platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
But here’s where it gets real: Biden’s popularity with the young crowd is slipping. His approval rating among adults under 30 took a nosedive recently. Some say it's because of his stance on issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict, along with the whole TikTok saga. It’s a hot mess that could bite him come Election Day.
In the end, it’s a wild ride watching politics collide with social media. From putting battles to legislative showdowns, Biden’s campaign is playing the TikTok game like a pro. But whether it’s enough to keep the young voters on board, well, that remains to be seen.
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