Let’s talk about TikTok and the upcoming deal. One twist making headlines: reports suggest a government official could be added to the board. Why would Washington want a seat at the table? The U.S. insists it’s about protecting users, by overseeing the “For You” algorithm that shapes what you see on the app.
But here’s where things get interesting. TikTok has already proven to be a powerful platform for activism and resistance to Trump. Remember the “Tulsa Flop”? Users organized to reserve seats at his rally in Tulsa and then never showed up, leaving empty sections and grabbing national attention. Pew Research has also found that many TikTok users are now encountering political content and becoming more engaged in civic life.
That rising political awareness means fewer blind spots and more resistance from the public. The real question is: will U.S. control over TikTok’s feed encourage that openness, or simply turn it into another vehicle for state-sponsored propaganda?
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