Staff Reports
In an unexpected turn of events that is sure to ruffle more than a few feathers in the Democratic camp, former President Donald Trump has teamed up once again with social media sensation and professional boxer Jake Paul on TikTok. This dynamic duo recently dropped a couple of energetic videos, which collectively raked in a whopping 5 million views. Seems like they packed a punch with their message: it’s just 100 days until the presidential election, and Trump is poised to deliver “another knockout.”
In the first video, viewers witness the two don their boxing stances, making it hard to differentiate between a fight prep and a political rally. As Trump prepares to step back into the ring, metaphorically speaking, Jake Paul gingerly compliments his form, showcasing the playful camaraderie that seems to resonate with their youthful audience. The inclusion of the countdown to the election highlights Trump’s tactical approach to politics: keep everything exciting and on the forefront of public conversation.
Trump unites with Jake Paul to tease ‘another knockout’ in TikTok video https://t.co/CbYUhrsh9N
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 30, 2024
A second video threw shade on none other than Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently made comments regarding the intelligence of younger voters. Trump and Paul didn’t hold back, collectively declaring that Harris is “not that smart,” emphasizing their alignment with young Americans, whom they believe deserve better representation. The phrase “we would take them every time” is a reminder that while the Democrats might think their TikTok tactics will snag younger voters, Trump and Paul are ready to counter with their own engaging content and humor.
It’s amusing to consider that while Harris attempts to attract the youth vote through her TikTok antics, Trump seems to be winning the social media battle. Trump’s followers on TikTok number 9.3 million, dwarfing Harris’s personal 3.3 million and her campaign’s 2.5 million. Clearly, the platform is responding to the real showbiz charisma that only someone like Trump can deliver. Between boxing as a metaphor for campaigning and skewering the competition, it’s clear who’s holding the winning hand in the social media poker game.
Fans of the former president remember that this isn’t his first foray into TikTok-related content. Not too long ago, he appeared on the Impaulsive podcast with Jake’s brother, Logan Paul, gaining traction with discussions ranging from artificial intelligence to UFOs. In contrast, Harris was recently seen in a star-studded TikTok with pop culture figure Lance Bass. The aim? To jibe that they would say “bye bye bye” to Trump come November, sticking with a nostalgic 1999 boy band reference. But nostalgia alone might not be enough to steal the spotlight from a former president who knows how to deliver a crowd-pleasing performance, even if it’s from the other side of a virtual boxing ring.
