Trump Launches Official White House TikTok Account Despite Congressional Ban

The White House has launched an official TikTok account, even as the app remains banned under legislation passed by the United States Congress.

President Trump himself appeared in the first video, introducing it with the phrase: “I am your voice.” The move highlights a significant contradiction, as the U.S. executive branch is actively engaging on the platform despite its current legal ban.

The ban on TikTok was enacted during former President Biden’s administration, citing national security concerns over the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The law mandated that TikTok either be sold to a U.S.-approved entity or face removal from app stores and hosting services in the country. The Biden White House argued that the platform could be used by China to harvest U.S. user data and spread propaganda.

Since taking office, President Trump has delayed full enforcement of the ban three times. Each extension effectively pushed back TikTok’s removal deadline and the administration has shown no signs of finalizing the process. By launching a White House TikTok account, Trump is demonstrating an openness to the app’s presence in the U.S., willing to use it as a direct communication platform with the American public.

The situation underscores a deeper inconsistency between legislative action and executive enforcement. Congress has pushed for TikTok to be either banned or divested. The White House, however, appears more interested in leveraging the app for more political reach. Reuters notes that Trump’s TikTok debut centered on messaging directly to his political base rather than addressing any controversy over the ban.

TikTok remains one of the most powerful global platforms for music discovery. U.S. labels, publishers, and artists have faced months of uncertainty over its legal future. Many fear sudden enforcement of the ban could disrupt promotional strategies and reduce viral pathways for emerging musicians. Now, Trump’s use of the platform suggests TikTok may remain in limbo indefinitely, leaving the industry without clarity on long-term planning.