What Happened: Ramaswamy has boldly embraced TikTok despite widespread apprehension about the platform’s security and data privacy issues. 

On Wednesday, the GOP candidate took to X, formerly Twitter, and stated that he had been convinced to join TikTok after a dinner meeting with YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul.

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Acknowledging the controversy surrounding TikTok, Ramaswamy highlighted the importance of “reaching young voters” who are already active on the platform. 

He stressed that while there are concerns about the Chinese government’s access to user data via TikTok, “American” companies like Airbnb also share user data with China. 

Responding to a user’s concern about potential privacy risks, Ramaswamy said his strategy is to have a “burner phone with just TikTok on it.” 

Previously, Team Biden’s attempts to reach out to the younger demographic by using social media earned it criticism from “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki. He labeled such moves as “Tic Toc Politics.”

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