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Here are two U.S.-political TikTok accounts that are relatively well regarded and worth checking out — with caveats about the platform and what “trustworthy” means. 1. Vitus “V” Spehar (TikTok handle: @underthedesknews) 6 Why this account stands out: Spehar is described as an independent journalist/content creator whose TikTok channel “Under The Desk News” has millions of followers, and they have turned short-form news breakdowns into a regular output. Wikipedia +2 The Verge +2 They have been recognized by media outlets as part of the emerging news ecosystem on TikTok. The Wall Street Journal Their method: each weekday they reportedly review news websites, pick several stories, and create brief video summaries. The Verge Caveats / things to check: While they have journalistic experience and recognition, the format is short-form, which by necessity means less depth and less detail than full article or broadcast news. On such platforms, creators may mix interpretation with facts; always good to cross-check major claims. Because they are influencer-style rather than a legacy newsroom, their standards may differ (though they emphasise the need to earn audience trust). The Wall Street Journal 2. Aaron Parnas (TikTok handle: @aaronparnas1) 5 Why this account is noteworthy: Parnas is a younger legal-and-political commentator who has pivoted into using TikTok as a platform for political news updates; according to a Fast Company profile he is “breaking news to Gen Z” via TikTok. Fast Company He combines commentary with reporting on legal / political issues, which provides a somewhat different angle. Caveats / things to check: Because his content is commentary/news hybrid, it’s more interpretive than straight reporting. As with any influencer format, you’ll want to verify major factual claims via other sources. The line between “news” and “opinion” can blur, so distinguishing the two is helpful. General notes about TikTok and political news The platform is increasingly used for news—especially among younger users. For example, about half of U.S. TikTok users under 30 say they use it “to keep up with politics/news”. Pew Research Center But the platform has risks: research shows that political content on TikTok has significant amounts of toxicity and partisan slant, and also that its recommendation algorithm can favour certain types of content (for example, more conservative-leaning content in some tests). Misinformation Review +1 Because of this, “most trustworthy” on TikTok still means “relatively better than many” rather than being equivalent to a major newsroom. It’s wise to treat such accounts as supplementary, and always cross-check with more traditional sources when the stakes are high. If you like, I can pull together a longer list (5-10 accounts) of TikTok creators covering U.S. politics, rated by how reliable media analysts consider them, with each account’s strengths & weaknesses. Would you like that?