White House Responds to Bad Bidenomics News with Social Media Censorship

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White House Responds to Bad Bidenomics News with Social Media Censorship

The Washington Post reported that a TikTok video about a $16 McDonald's order in Idaho went viral, sparking comments on social media linking it to President Biden's economic management and inflation. The Post said that the White House officials acknowledge the challenge of addressing public discontent despite “falling” inflation rates and a “strong” job market and made sure to cover for the administration, noting it as “one of many exaggerated examples of the nation’s economic woes.”

The Post also added that the White House is working with TikTok to counter “misinformation,” going so far as to say that this kind of content is “dangerous.” From the article:

Some economists think these kinds of comments are not just wrong but dangerous. They have been astounded by polling data on Biden’s economic approval and surveys of consumer sentiment, where results during the Biden administration are similar to the Great Recession, when unemployment was close to three times as high as it is now. These economists fear that these exaggerated stories will ultimately lead to a worse outcome — perhaps helping Trump win reelection — and that it is vital to make clear that this remains by many measures one of the best recoveries in modern U.S. history. They also express confusion over why consumers continue to spend so heavily, if the pessimism is driven by economic insecurity.

The White House official said the administration is working with TikTok creators to tell positive stories of Biden’s economic stewardship, while also working with social media platforms to counter misinformation.

It seems COVID-level censorship on the economy is coming to our social media feed soon. While it’s great that we’re unlikely to see this on Twitter/X, TikTok is where new voters are and that the White House is working directly with the platform shouldn’t go unnoticed.

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