Raichik remained anonymous until her identity was revealed in April 2022 by both software developer Travis Brown and The Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz. Libs of TikTok began receiving media attention in August 2021, including from conservative commentators and news outlets. Created in November 2020, the account became Libs of TikTok in April 2021. Libs of TikTok was originally the personal account of Raichik, who has continued to be the account's owner. Fans of Libs of TikTok say the account simply reposts publicly available content showcasing "sex and gender ideology". Its followers "routinely attack individuals whose content is shared", and several dozen incidents of online or real life threats and harassment against a range of targets have been linked to Libs of TikTok's tweets, especially those where Raichik singles out specific events, locations or people. Libs of TikTok regularly slurs LGBT people, as well as those who provide mental health services to LGBT youth and LGBT sex education to students, as " groomers". Some of the account's posts have resulted in harassment against teachers, medical providers, children's hospitals, and LGBT venues. Libs of TikTok's social media accounts have received several temporary suspensions and a permanent suspension from TikTok. The account, also known by the handle has over 2 million followers as of March 2023, and has become influential among American conservatives and the political right. The account has spread hate speech and false claims, especially relating to medical care of transgender children. It reposts content created by left-wing and LGBT people on TikTok, and on other social media platforms, often with hostile, mocking, or derogatory commentary. You have the right to be heard.Libs of TikTok is a far-right and anti-LGBT Twitter account owned by Chaya Raichik, a former real estate agent. As TikTok users, creators, partners, and family, you have the right to express your opinions to your elected representatives, including the White House. We prioritize your safety, security, and the trust of our community – always. “We want the 100 million Americans who love our platform because it is your home for expression, entertainment, and connection to know: TikTok has never, and will never, waver in our commitment to you. We will pursue all remedies available to us in order to ensure that the rule of law is not discarded and that our company and our users are treated fairly – if not by the Administration, then by the US courts. And it sets a dangerous precedent for the concept of free expression and open markets. “This Executive Order risks undermining global businesses’ trust in the United States’ commitment to the rule of law, which has served as a magnet for investment and spurred decades of American economic growth. Statement on the Administration’s Executive Order Put simply, we have a thriving community and we are grateful – and responsible – to them.” Today, 100 million Americans turn to TikTok for entertainment, inspiration, and connection countless creators rely on our platform to express their creativity, reach broad audiences, and generate income our more than 1,500 employees across the US pour their hearts into building this platform every day, with 10,000 more jobs planned in California, Texas, New York, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, and Washington State and many of the country’s leading brands are on TikTok to connect with consumers more authentically and directly than they can elsewhere. Over the past few years, people of all backgrounds have embraced the TikTok community. As a company we have always focused on transparency, so we want to explain why we are taking this step. “Today we are filing a complaint in federal court challenging the Administration’s efforts to ban TikTok in the US.
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