Trump once backed a TikTok ban. Now he's joined the app as he races Biden for young voters.

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Trump has joined TikTok — nearly four years after he sought to ban the app in the US as president. "It's my honor," the ex-president said in his first video. Both Trump and Biden are looking to reach young voters through the popular video-sharing app. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement As president, Donald Trump wanted to ban TikTok for its alleged ties to the Chinese government. But on Saturday, the ex-president became one of the platform's newest users, expanding his online reach to young people ahead of November. By early Sunday afternoon, Trump had amassed 2.1 million followers and his first video — taken at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Newark last night — had amassed over 2.5 million likes. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .