Vice President Kamala Harris recently joined TikTok and gained over a million followers in just six hours. Since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, the platform has been flooded with flattering content about her, including dance mash-ups and iconic moments.
Supporters have turned clips of Harris into memes, highlighting quotes about coconut trees and Venn diagrams. In her first TikTok video, Harris referenced her newfound popularity on the platform and received messages of support and excitement from thousands of commenters.
She has now amassed 1.3 million followers, nearing her campaign account’s following. While still behind Donald Trump’s 9.2 million followers, the accounts are growing at a similar pace.
Harris’s decision to join TikTok came after Biden signed a bill requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell its interest in the app by 2025 or face a ban.
She stated in a March interview that there are no intentions to ban TikTok, highlighting the importance of addressing national security concerns while recognizing its positive impact.
Harris’s TikTok presence reflects the growing influence of social media in modern politics and her efforts to engage with a younger audience. Her account has quickly gained popularity, showing her ability to connect with supporters in new and innovative ways.