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Here are some U.S.-based political/news-related TikTok accounts that are relatively trustworthy (along with caveats), *and* some guidelines for evaluating any TikTok news account. --- ### ✅ Good accounts to follow 1. **V Spehar (- @UnderTheDeskNews)**       * V Spehar is a journalist-creator known for making short explainer videos on current events. ([Wikipedia][1]) * Their TikTok account “UnderTheDeskNews” gained wide following, and they’ve been involved in credible press settings (e.g., attending Congressional briefings). ([Wikipedia][1]) * **Caveat**: Even though they’re more credible than many influencer-accounts, TikTok formats typically simplify issues and there is still room for bias or omission. 2. **MeidasTouch (@meidastouch)**     * A media network with a strong presence on TikTok (and other platforms) focusing on U.S. politics. ([Wikipedia][2]) * Their material is “pro-democracy” and progressive in orientation. ([Wikipedia][2]) * **Caveat**: They’re explicitly advocacy oriented. That means while credible for many purposes, they are not politically neutral, and you’ll want to cross-check if you’re looking for fully balanced reporting. 3. **Gen‑Z for Change (@genzforchange)**       * A U.S. advocacy organisation that uses TikTok and other social media to cover issues like voting, civic engagement, social justice. ([Wikipedia][3]) * **Caveat**: As advocacy org, it has a mission and viewpoint. It may be more oriented to persuasion than balanced journalism. --- ### 🔍 How to evaluate TikTok news/political accounts Given the fast-paced, bite-sized nature of TikTok content, it’s wise to apply a few filters: * **Check credentials / background**: Does the creator have a journalism background, or noted expertise? * **Source transparency**: Do the videos cite sources or point to data? Are claims verifiable? * **Editorial independence / disclosure of bias**: Is the account independent, or clearly advocacy/partisan? Knowing that helps you interpret the content. * **Cross-check major claims**: Especially for politics, check whether the same story is reported by reputable news outlets. * **Use of the platform’s trust tools**: For example, TikTok recently added a “footnotes” feature in the U.S. to allow the community to add context or corrections to videos. ([Business Insider][4]) * **Recognise format-limitations**: Short-form videos seldom capture full nuance (policy context, historical background, opposing views) so treat them as starting points, not final word. --- If you like, I can **compile a larger list (10-15)** of U.S. TikTok accounts focused on politics/news (a mix of centrist, left, right) with notes on their orientation and reliability. Would you like me to do that? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_Spehar?utm_source=chatgpt.com "V Spehar" [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeidasTouch?utm_source=chatgpt.com "MeidasTouch" [3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen-Z_for_Change?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gen-Z for Change" [4]: https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-community-fact-checking-us-following-x-lead-2025-7?utm_source=chatgpt.com "TikTok follows X's lead and adds community fact-checking in the US"