Former President Donald Trump is actively opposing what he calls “transgender madness” and the migrant “occupation” of the U.S., while surprisingly supporting the social media platform TikTok amidst national security concerns. At the ‘AmericaFest’ event, he highlighted TikTok’s popularity and hinted at its continued operation. Trump also plans to issue executive orders against transgender rights and aims to enforce stricter immigration policies, portraying the situation as an “invasion.” He acknowledged the influence of Elon Musk, referring to him as a valuable advisor.
Trump’s Bold Stance: A Fight Against ‘Transgender Madness’ and Migrant ‘Occupation’ While Supporting TikTok
Former President Donald Trump has made headlines with his plans to combat what he describes as “transgender madness” and the “occupation” of the U.S. by migrants. Interestingly, he also appears to be advocating for the continued operation of the controversial social media platform TikTok.
TikTok has faced scrutiny in the United States, with a potential ban looming as early as mid-January due to concerns that the Chinese government could exploit the app to compromise national security. Despite these tensions, Trump has hinted at supporting TikTok’s prolonged presence during his upcoming term.
At the recent ‘AmericaFest’ event in Arizona, Trump remarked on the overwhelming support he received from TikTok, noting the platform’s impressive engagement, with “billions upon billions of views.” He stated that seeing a record graphic made him consider extending TikTok’s operation for a while longer.
National Security Concerns Surround TikTok
In April, the Senate passed legislation aimed at compelling ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest from the app due to national security issues. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review the matter, and if it rules against ByteDance, the app could face a ban on January 19—just one day before Trump’s inauguration.
It remains uncertain how Trump would reverse the Senate’s decision, which garnered substantial bipartisan support. The Department of Justice has expressed that Chinese ownership of TikTok poses an ongoing threat to U.S. security, a view largely supported by American lawmakers. Conversely, TikTok contends that the government has mischaracterized its ties to China.
Policy Changes and Controversial Rhetoric
Alongside his TikTok advocacy, Trump reiterated his opposition to transgender rights during his speech, vowing to put an end to what he calls “transgender madness” in the U.S. He plans to issue executive orders aimed at banning transgender individuals from the military and various educational institutions, asserting that there are “only two genders: male and female.”
Trump previously announced his intention to overturn a Biden-era ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, which was designed to safeguard transgender students.
Migration Policies and Rhetoric
Migration policy was another focal point of Trump’s address, where he referred to the situation as an “invasion” and employed contentious language, stating, “We will no longer be occupied, we will no longer be overrun, we will no longer be conquered.” His campaign promises included mass deportations, and he has already appointed several hardline figures to his team to facilitate these plans.
Trump on ‘President Musk’ and Advisory Roles
Another intriguing topic discussed by Trump in Phoenix was the influence of his advisor, Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur has faced criticism for allegedly meddling in government affairs to benefit his personal business interests. Some Democrats have jokingly labeled Musk as the “true leader of the Republicans,” referring to him as “President Musk.” Trump, while dismissing the title, acknowledged Musk’s contributions, stating, “It’s nice to have smart people around you.”