Former TikTok opponent makes unexpected u-turn as House race stays tight

House control remains unclear with several un-decided races affecting final outcome. **Donald Trump** changes his position on TikTok platform showing support instead of previous opposition

November 12 2024 , 05:31 PM  •  1265 views

Former TikTok opponent makes unexpected u-turn as House race stays tight

The battle for House of Representatives control stays un-resolved with both major parties watching closely as more than 10 key-races remain uncounted. Neither Republicans nor Democrats have secured enough seats to claim a clear-cut victory

In an unexpected turn of events Donald Trump who previously tried to shut-down TikTok during his time in office; now positions himself as the apps defender. The social-media platform (which faced numerous challenges in US markets last year) got surprising support from its former critic. “I will save TikTok for the young people of our Country“ Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform

The ex-presidents shift raises questions about TikToks future in America: while legal issues still exist the platforms outlook seems less grim than last winter. Tech-industry experts note that social media landscape keeps changing fast - making long-term predictions hard to make