Report: Biden Campaign Considering TikTok Presence
The Spin
Democratic narrative
It is the job of politicians to meet the people where they are, and TikTok could potentially be a great tool to reach out to a new demographic of voters and ensure that they are getting their political information straight from the source. While there are risks associated with being on the app, implementing the proper safeguards significantly reduces them. Regardless, Axios' premature "scoop" should be taken with a grain of salt.
Republican narrative
Faced with troubling numbers in recent polling, it would be no surprise if Biden's campaign joined TikTok — a move that would not only be hypocritical in light of the administration's recent ban but also dangerous. While the details of this report have yet to be verified, it speaks to the wider issue of using the Chinese-owned app on the campaign trail.
