- Donald Trump claimed the Chinese-owned app TikTok was instrumental in his victory in last year's election: “I like TikTok. It helped get me elected.”
- This statement represents a significant shift from his 2020 position, when he threatened to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns.
- Trump confirmed ongoing discussions with Chinese president Xi Jinping regarding the sale of TikTok's American operations, delaying a ban until December 16.
- During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump reiterated his false claim of having won the 2020 election "big".
- He also denied knowing Lord Peter Mandelson, despite photographic evidence of them together earlier this year.
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