Young Voters Rely on TikTok: Is Democracy in Danger?
The rise of TikTok as a political news source among young Americans.
The way young people in America get their news and form political opinions is changing fast, and TikTok is right at the center of this shift. According to Pew Research, about half of TikTok users under 30 use the platform to keep up with politics and news.
On the surface, this might seem like just another social media trend, but when you dig deeper, it reveals something much more significant about the state of our country.
TikTok isn’t just a place for dance videos and viral challenges anymore. It’s become a major source of information for millions of young Americans.
This shift is happening for several reasons, and it has far-reaching implications for how we understand politics, news, and, ultimately, democracy itself.
First, let’s discuss why TikTok has become so popular as a news source. Traditional news outlets like TV, newspapers, and even websites require time and attention that many young people aren’t willing to give.
We live in a fast-paced world where everyone is busy, and TikTok’s format—short, punchy videos that get straight to the point—perfectly fits this lifestyle.
