US President Joe Biden will continue to use TikTok to help his re-election campaign even after signing legislation that will force the Chinese owner of the video-sharing platform to divest the app because of security concerns.
A Biden campaign official said the app — which has been downloaded by 170mn Americans, more than half the population — was one of the ways the president would ensure his message was being received by young voters ahead of November’s election.
“When the stakes are this high in the election, we are going to use every tool we have to reach young voters where they are,” said the official, who added that “enhanced security measures” were in place.