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May 10, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here’s Why Trump Keeps Changing His Opinion About TikTok
Allies of the Republican presidential nominee are increasingly involved with the Chinese media industry.
April 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Blames Wrong Person for Trying to Cause TikTok’s Downfall
The former president suddenly seems to have amnesia about his previous stance on TikTok.
March 12, 2024
Alex Shephard
The Simple Reason Trump Is Suddenly Defending TikTok
The president thinks backing the embattled short-form video app will help him and his rich friends.

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