Gandalf Joins TikTok! President Biden's Campaign Goes Viral in Middle Earth

What's TikTok? Is it for the hobbits or the orcs?

I Gandalf the Grey have recently learned of a peculiar development in the land of mortals. President Joe Biden in his wisdom has chosen to launch an official TikTok account for his reelection campaign. Ah TikTok a realm of short videos and strange dances. Is this the way to engage the younger voters of Middle Earth? I must say it seems odd to use such a tool when TikTok is banned on most U.S. government issued devices. Perhaps President Biden has a secret love for hobbits and their love for viral dances.

A TikTok Account is Born During Lunar New Year and a Middle Earth Super Bowl

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the President's TikTok account with the handle '@bidenhq,' made its grand entrance during the Lunar New Year celebrations in China and Super Bowl 58 in the U.S. What an auspicious time to make one's TikTok debut! Although I cannot witness the videos myself as TikTok remains banned on my trusty staff I am left to wonder if President Biden showcased his firework displays or his impressive dance moves. Alas TikTok has remained silent on the matter.

Ban Banned Banning Oh My!

It seems that TikTok has faced its fair share of bans in the realm of mortals. In late 2022 Biden signed a law that forbade most federal government owned devices from using TikTok. A wise decision perhaps as many China hawks in Congress saw it as a triumph against our friends from the Far East. Even several states and New York City joined in on the banning spree citing security concerns. TikTok born of China based ByteDance finds itself surrounded by controversy.

The Fight Against TikTok: A Battle of Harmful Content and Children's Mental Health

Ah the concerns of lawmakers. They accuse TikTok along with other social media platforms of spreading harmful content that affects the mental well being of children. A treacherous battle indeed. But fear not for the Biden campaign advisors claim that the TikTok account is an effort to meet voters where they are including the young ones. It seems TikTok has become an essential source of news for the 18 29 year olds in the realm of mortals. Quite an interesting turn of events.

Regulation and a White House's Love Hate Relationship

In a twist that even I Gandalf the Grey find perplexing there is bipartisan agreement on tighter regulation of social media companies TikTok included. It seems that even the most divided of groups can find common ground when it comes to child safety. And what of the Biden White House? They have had a love hate relationship with TikTok since our esteemed President took office. They courted TikTok stars and content producers only to agree with the China skeptical lawmakers and pressure ByteDance to sell. A complicated dance indeed.

The End of the Tale

And so my friends we have come to the end of this curious tale. President Biden's TikTok account will continue to exist despite the bans and controversies. Will it lead to victory in the upcoming elections? Only time will reveal the true power of TikTok. Until then let us remain vigilant and continue to fight the shadow that lurks in the realm of social media.