Trump,Vance Return to TikTok Amid U.S.-Owned App Launch

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both made a significant return to TikTok, marking their first posts since the 2024 election and following months of dormancy. Trump humorously claimed credit for "saving TikTok" in a viral video, referencing his recent executive order that approved a U.S.-owned spinoff of the app, aiming to address national security concerns by limiting Chinese ownership. Vance also reactivated his TikTok account, promising more frequent updates about political and White House matters, but his comeback was met with widespread trolling and memes. The executive order Trump signed facilitates a new TikTok joint venture controlled primarily by American investors, including major figures like Lachlan Murdoch and Larry Ellison, with ByteDance's ownership limited to under 20%. This move follows bipartisan legislation requiring Chinese owners to divest or face a ban, ensuring the app remains accessible in the U.S. Both leaders are using TikTok to communicate directly with younger audiences amid ongoing political developments, including the government shutdown.