Harris Joins TikTok, Mocks Trump in Video

Since launching the vice president's TikTok account, it has already gained more than three million followers. In addition to the funny clips, Harris also teases his rival Trump.

Washington, DC – Followed by over 3.2 million people Kamala Harrispotential candidate for Democrats to American Elections In the fall on TikTok. At first glance, it’s not unusual for well-known politicians to have a large following. But Harris has only been on the social media platform for about a week — and her newfound media presence is immediately being used to combat rivals. Donald Trump (Republicans) to shoot.

Prominent Supporters in US Election Campaign: Obama Family, NYSNC Member Harris TikToks

For this reason, Harris received a prominent endorsement from former NYSNC member Lance Bass (2.1 million followers). In the short clip, Bass grabs the camera and asks Harris, “Kamala, what are we going to say to Donald Trump in November?” Harris replies, “Bye, bye, bye,” playing the lyrics to the 2000 NYSNC hit song of the same name. A short clip of the song then plays as they both laugh.

Since the channel launched, the vice president’s team has posted four videos. In the first, which lasted just eight seconds, Harris was introduced by asking the cameraman, “Madam Vice President, are you on TikTok?” “Well, I heard recently that I was on the For You page,” Harris replied, “so I thought I’d check it out myself.”

The second clip shows the Democrat visiting MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race. On the reality competition series, drag queens compete to win the show. Things get a little more political in the third video on Harris' channel. In the longer clip, Harris is seen on the phone with Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.

Battle for the White House: TikTok primarily appeals to young American voters

By opening up TikTok, Harris could particularly appeal to younger voters. “Our job as a campaign is to cut through the noise and make sure we engage voters where they are — TikTok is one of those landscapes, and we’re not leaving any stone unturned,” deputy campaign manager Rob Flaherty told the magazine. the people.

Review: After the resignation of the current president Joe Biden Harris has entered the spotlight as a potential successor, with new memes and videos featuring the 59-year-old making the rounds on social media. Now she's using the platform herself… Battle for the White House To go after the sounds.

Trump is also on TikTok: More than 9 million follow the Republican presidential candidate

Donald Trump is also on TikTok and already has 9.3 million followers. That puts him well ahead of Harris. But that could change in the coming weeks, because it is not only the numbers on her social media account that show Kamala Harris's popularity. According to the Democrat's campaign account, donations worth 200 million (around 184 million euros) were received in a week. Media reports are already talking about a surge in donations.