Teen Trump in tech? Barron, 19, pitched for major role at TikTok - this is the position on offer for him

Barron Trump could soon be stepping into the tech spotlight. The 19-year-old son of US President Donald Trump has been pitched for a board position at TikTok, by none other than “TikTok Jack,” the producer who helped shape Trump’s viral online strategy during his 2024 campaign.

Jack Advent, who earned his nickname for steering Trump’s Gen Z outreach, believes Barron’s youth and understanding of digital culture could help keep the platform relevant to younger audiences, as per a report by The Daily Beast.

Why is Barron Trump being considered for TikTok’s board?

Jack Advent, who is affectionately nicknamed as “TikTok Jack” by President Donald Trump, floated Barron Trump’s name for a seat on TikTok’s board. Advent worked closely with Trump during the 2024 presidential race, leading the team behind the president’s viral short-form videos.

“I’m hopeful President Trump will consider appointing his son Barron and maybe other young Americans to TikTok’s board to help ensure it remains an app young people want to keep using,” Advent told the Daily Mail on Wednesday.

Barron, currently studying at New York University, has not publicly commented on the idea, as per a report by The Daily Beast.

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What’s Trump’s stance on TikTok now?

Donald Trump recently claimed he “saved” the app from being banned in the United States. In a video posted Monday, he told followers, “To all those young people of TikTok, I saved TikTok, so you owe me big. And now you’re looking at me in the Oval Office.”

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The move follows his 2020 executive order requiring TikTok’s sale to American investors. While the sale has not yet been finalized, the order mandates that the app be majority U.S.-owned and operated domestically, or face a nationwide ban, as per a report by The Daily Beast.

Who could be involved in TikTok’s U.S. takeover?

According to reports, several billionaires close to Trump are nearing a deal to acquire a stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose net worth is nearly $350 billion, and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, worth around $2 billion, are reportedly part of the talks alongside private equity firm Silver Lake, as per a report by The Daily Beast.

During the 2024 campaign, Trump’s debut TikTok video, introduced by UFC CEO Dana White, drew over 180 million views, highlighting the app’s power to reach younger audiences.

“That’s TikTok Jack, actually he’s became very famous,” Trump once said of Advent, who was spotted filming the president during a McDonald’s visit in October 2024.

FAQs

Who suggested Barron Trump for the TikTok board?
Jack Advent, former social media producer for Donald Trump’s campaign, proposed Barron Trump for the role.

Has Barron Trump responded to the proposal?
Barron Trump has not made any public comment regarding the suggestion yet.