The 19-year-old son of U.S. President Donald Trump, Barron Trump, may take a seat on the board of directors of TikTok. The potential appointment comes after the president signed a deal to separate the American business of TikTok from its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
According to the Daily Mail, the idea was proposed by Jake Advent – a former social media manager for Trump, also known as “TikTok Jack.” Advent led the president’s campaign using memes and video content on TikTok, which, according to Trump, helped attract younger voters and secure his election victory.
Advent said he hopes Barron will take part in the project.
“I hope the president considers including his son Barron and other young Americans on the TikTok board to ensure the app remains popular among the youth,” he said.
Trump has repeatedly praised his son’s contribution to the success of his campaign. In an interview with Fox News, he noted that the 19-year-old New York University student helped him connect with young voters. According to Trump, Barron’s recommendations, including on bloggers and influencers, had a direct impact on the election outcome.
In September, Trump signed an executive order requiring TikTok to be controlled by American owners and “not managed by foreign adversaries.” The deal between the U.S. and China was reached just days before a potential ban on the app was set to take effect.
On October 11, the U.S. president made another major announcement – the introduction of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and restrictions on the export of critical software. The statement triggered the largest crash in crypto market history: Bitcoin fell to $101,516, Ether dropped below $3,400, and total liquidations reached $19.13 billion.
Amid heavy investor losses, Donald Trump continues to expand his influence across the digital sector. While the market counts its losses, the president’s family is extending its presence across technology and media assets – from TikTok to crypto initiatives directly tied to the new economy.
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