TikTok coming back online in the United States
TikTok comes back online after President-elect Trump statement
President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social saying he will sign an executive order allowing Tik-Tok to operate for 90 days in the United States.
Trump is calling for a 50-50 ownership of TikTok by China and the United States.
Following this statement by Trump, TikTok said they would resume operations are are looking forward to working with Trump to a long term resolution that keeps TikTok operating in the United States.
Editing APP CapCut and social media APP Lemon8 which are also owned by Chinese company Bytedance still remain down.
I will keep you updates when I learn more.
I’m on it now! What a great surprise. Wasn’t expecting it so soon.
The TikTok Ban: A Psychological Power Play
Donald Trump’s handling of the TikTok ban is a textbook example of psychological manipulation targeting Gen Z. Here’s how the strategy worked:
1. Manufactured Crisis
By framing TikTok as a national security threat, Trump exploited the illusory truth effect—repeating a claim until it felt true. Targeting TikTok, a Gen Z cultural hub, triggered reactance psychology, where restrictions fuel rebellion, making his eventual reversal more impactful.
2. Perception of Power
Trump’s decision to lift the ban created the illusion he was more powerful than Congress. This leveraged the halo effect, positioning him as an independent disruptor, resonating with Gen Z’s distrust of traditional institutions.
3. Oversimplified Narratives
The ban boiled down to “Trump vs. Congress,” exploiting Gen Z’s reliance on quick, surface-level content. This relied on heuristics—mental shortcuts that simplified the issue, obscuring the deeper manipulation at play.
Takeaway for Gen Z
Trump’s TikTok manoeuvre reveals how easily emotional triggers and oversimplified narratives can be used to manipulate even the most skeptical generation. The solution? Stay critical, dig deeper, and question who benefits from the spectacle.
GQ