TECH - Biden Trump Rally Against TikTok But This GOP Candidate Will Use The Platform To Reach Youth | Benzinga
While President Joe Biden’s administration and former U.S. President Donald Trump have both raised concerns about TikTok’s Chinese owners, Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy announced his intention to use the platform to connect with young voters.
What Happened: Ramaswamy has boldly embraced TikTok despite widespread apprehension about the platform’s security and data privacy issues.
On Wednesday, the GOP candidate took to X, formerly Twitter, and stated that he had been convinced to join TikTok after a dinner meeting with YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul.
Acknowledging the controversy surrounding TikTok, Ramaswamy highlighted the importance of “reaching young voters” who are already active on the platform.
He stressed that while there are concerns about the Chinese government’s access to user data via TikTok, “American” companies ...