The White House joined TikTok on Tuesday, where it’s sharing video clips of President Donald Trump and his staff that attempt to portray them as a quick-witted, rebellious American leaders.

These clips, edited together like a sizzle reel, show Trump declining phone calls from Congressmen and threatening lawsuits during a press conference. Another video boasts that Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt “rips” a New York Times reporter after he asked a question at a press conference.

Despite the app’s legal battles, TikTok remains a vital way for political candidates and government offices to connect with constituents. But by operating this TikTok account, the White House appears to defy government guidelines, as federal employees were previously banned from using TikTok on government devic

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