Trump instructed employees to download TikTok on official devices, while Biden signed a bill banning the app on federal devices.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
Trump instructed employees to download TikTok on official devices, while Biden signed a bill banning the app on federal devices.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
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