Platforms

How Donald Trump Lost the War on TikTok

'They escaped,' one expert said about the app. 'That's how I'd put it'

TikTok survived the Trump era. Sources: Getty Images, TikTok

By Scott Nover

January 19, 2021

“Please follow us on Instagram before TikTok is gone,” begged Self Defense Online, a mixed martial arts TikTok user, on Aug. 1. “Go follow me on IG so we don’t lose touch when TikTok is deleted and can continue the fun together!” dance instructor Julie Haneline pleaded that same day. 

Scott Nover
@ScottNover scott.nover@adweek.com Scott Nover is a platforms reporter at Adweek, covering social media companies and their influence.
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