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Here are three high-visibility U.S. political news accounts on TikTok that are broadly considered trustworthy — along with notes on their strengths and caveats (very important when consuming any social media news). You may want to deploy them as part of a healthy “news diet” rather than a sole source. 1. V Spehar (account: @UnderTheDeskNews) 6 Why they’re trustworthy Spehar is featured as a journalist-creator who has gained notice for delivering daily news recaps for Gen Z/Millennial audiences. Wikipedia +2 Unicepta +2 They are transparent about their process (e.g., emphasising “being wildly honest… it’s all about transparency”). Unicepta They were part of briefings and recognized by media outlets for their TikTok news-coverage role. Wikipedia +1 Caveats to keep in mind Although they aim for news summary/recap, they are still a “creator” rather than a legacy news‐organisation; always good to cross-check sources. Social-platform format means videos are short form and may lack deeper nuance. Bottom line: A strong starting point for digestible political news on TikTok, especially if you prefer creator-led formats. 2. Aaron Parnas (account: @aaronparnas1) 6 Why they’re trustworthy Parnas is a trained lawyer and journalist who uses TikTok to comment on U.S. politics and legal issues. Wikipedia Has a large following and is noted by media for bridging younger audience + politics. Wikipedia Caveats to keep in mind He has a clear political orientation (progressive) — that doesn’t invalidate his reporting but means you should be aware of viewpoint and check for balance. Wikipedia Some critiques have been raised about sourcing/transparency in specific stories. Wikipedia Bottom line: Good pick if you lean progressive and want political/legal analysis on TikTok — but apply the same critical lens you would to any influencer. 3. Brian Tyler Cohen (account: @briantylercohen) 6 Why they’re trustworthy Cohen is a political commentator, author, and journalist with a strong cross-platform presence including TikTok. Wikipedia He engages in interviews, commentary and appears to hold to journalistic standards more than many short-form creators. Caveats to keep in mind He is also openly progressive, so the content will reflect a certain ideological lens. Being aware of that helps you consume more critically. On TikTok, format constraints apply — nuance may be less than in long-form media. Bottom line: Solid for political news/analysis on TikTok with a trusted name behind it — again: use as part of a mix. ✅ Additional tips for evaluating TikTok political news accounts Look for transparency: do they cite sources? Do they indicate when something is opinion vs fact? Check whether they link out (in profile or comments) to full articles or primary sources. Be aware of the platform’s algorithmic bias: studies suggest TikTok’s recommendation engine can skew partisan. arXiv +1 Diversify your consumption: include creators from different political orientations AND legacy news organisations. Cross-verify important claims via traditional media / fact-checking sites. If you like, I can pull a larger list (10-15) of TikTok accounts covering U.S. politics (across the spectrum: left, center, right) with trust-ratings and breakdowns of their slant, reputation, and typical content type. Would that be helpful for your outreach / content curation?