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The most trustworthy US political news accounts on TikTok are generally considered to be those run by established, reputable news organizations or independent journalists with a proven track record of accuracy. However, the nature of TikTok means that many users get news from individual content creators who may mix in news with other topics, and determining their trustworthiness can be difficult. [1, 2] Trustworthy Accounts to Consider Established news organizations bring editorial standards and a commitment to journalistic ethics to the platform. • @washingtonpost The Washington Post has an active presence and is a major, established news source in the U.S.. • @apnews The Associated Press is known for its non-partisan, factual reporting, serving as a primary source for many other news outlets. • @reuters Similar to the AP, Reuters is a global news agency known for its objective and reliable reporting. • @bbcnews The BBC is widely considered a highly trustworthy source for international and US news, known for its editorial independence. [4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Navigating Political News on TikTok Pew Research Center studies indicate that a large share of TikTok users get news from "other people they don't know personally" who are not journalists or news organizations, so user discretion is important . • Be Skeptical of Influencers: Many popular news influencers on TikTok are not professional journalists and mix news with entertainment and opinion. Content can often contain bias or misinformation. • Verify Information: If you see a claim from a less familiar account, verify it by checking if reputable news organizations are reporting the same information. • Look for Citations: Trustworthy accounts often cite and link to their sources. • Be Aware of Bias: TikTok's algorithm has been shown to skew content, potentially leading to a highly partisan or skewed "For You" page. [2, 10, 11, 12, 13] Ultimately, the most reliable approach is to use TikTok as a starting point to be aware of current topics, and then rely on the websites and apps of established news organizations for in-depth, verified information. AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/01/17/a-closer-look-at-americans-experiences-with-news-on-tiktok/ [2] https://today.uconn.edu/2025/02/for-you-what-to-know-about-news-on-tiktok/ [3] https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/omgc-2023-2005/html [4] https://www.tiktok.com/@washingtonpost [5] https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/52272-trust-in-media-2025-which-news-sources-americans-use-and-trust [6] https://www.reddit.com/r/itcouldhappenhere/comments/1i99wox/trustworthy_news_sources/ [7] https://www.poynter.org/tech-tools/2024/ny-times-election-needle/ [8] https://www.ap.org/about/ [9] https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2024/06/12/tiktok-users-experiences-with-news/ [10] https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews/video/7497427834483248439 [11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxCqKZuJWoY [12] https://arxiv.org/html/2501.17831v2 [13] https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2024/11/18/news-influencers-on-tiktok/