# Trump Cabinet Officials Join TikTok After DOJ Approves Federal Use

Several Trump Cabinet members have created TikTok accounts following a Department of Justice ruling that cleared the platform for federal government use, citing its majority American ownership. The move signals a potential thaw in the U.S. government's relationship with the app, which had faced a near-ban under previous security concerns. It matters because it could pave the way for broader federal adoption and reshape regulatory debates around the platform.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-cabinet-joins-tiktok-after-doj-clears-platform-federal-use-majority-owned-american-investors) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:29:55 GMT