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Trump, once a vocal critic of TikTok, now embraces it because of its unmatched ability to spread disinformation. Despite national security concerns that led to its U.S. ban, Trump vows to restore it, recognizing its potential to manipulate emotions, distract citizens, and fuel his propaganda. TikTok's addictive algorithm fosters divisiveness and detachment from reality, making it an authoritarian's dream tool for control.
https://www.salon.com/2025/01/19/why-new-love-of-tiktok-is/Published at
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