TikTok, Trump, and Pathetic Populism

Enrique Dans's article analyzes the TikTok ban in the US during the Trump administration, arguing it was a political maneuver rather than a genuine security concern. Dans contends that the ban was a populism play by Trump to appear decisive, ultimately achieving nothing substantial. The article's comments section further discusses this event and broader concerns about populism, the influence of technology giants, and the susceptibility of voters to manipulative narratives. Several commenters agree with Dans' assessment, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and expressing worries about the spread of misinformation and the impact on democracy. This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «With the TikTok farce, Trump starts out as he means to go on«