The White House has launched an official TikTok account amid ongoing discussions about a potential ban on the platform in the United States. This move comes five years after former President Donald Trump initially attempted to ban TikTok during his first term. Despite a law upheld by the Supreme Court that effectively bans the app, the White House's TikTok account has rapidly gained traction, amassing over 1.3 million views within 24 hours of its debut. The platform, owned by ByteDance, faces a deadline in mid-September to be sold to a non-Chinese buyer to avoid the ban. Recently, Trump extended the grace period for this sale, signaling a shift from his earlier stance. The White House's presence on TikTok coincides with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the app's future in the U.S., as well as Trump's evolving position on the platform. The first video posted by the White House features Trump, highlighting the administration's engagement with the social media service despite legal and political challenges.