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Chaya Raichik, Libs of TikTok

First Orthodox woman in 'The White House'? Meet Chaya Raichik, founder of 'Libs of TikTok' and Trumps' new BFF

Former President Trump's glowing letter to 'Libs of TikTok' creator Chaya Raichik hints at future White House collaboration. If Trump gets elected, this controversial social media influencer may well shape his communication strategy.

Chaya Rachiki, Founder of 'Libs of TikTok' background
Photo: Wikiepdia/ Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America

Former President Donald Trump has set political circles abuzz with a personal letter to conservative influencer Chaya Raichik, creator of the controversial "Libs of TikTok" social media account. The letter, filled with effusive praise, has sparked speculation about a potential role for Raichik in a future Trump administration.

In his message, Trump lauded Raichik as a "social media warrior in the fight to save our country from the radical left" and a "tremendous advocate for me and the MAGA movement." The former president's words, "I look forward to making viral content with you at the White House in just a few short months!" have particularly fueled conjecture about Raichik's possible involvement in Trump's political future.

So, just who is Chaya Raicihik?

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She is an Orthodox Jewish woman and former estate agent who rose to prominence as the force behind the "Libs of TikTok" account. She managed to stay anonymous until Taylor Lorenz outed her in April 2022.

According to NBC, some criticized this as doxxing, while others argued that exposing her identity was justified due to the account's significant impact on public discourse and policy. Some even praised Lorenz's investigative reporting, saying that an essential function of journalism is to hold influential figures accountable for their actions and impact on society.

The controversial far-right account, primarily reposts content related to LGBTQ+ issues and education, has become a lightning rod in ongoing cultural and political debates, and now has over half a million followers on Instagram and 3.4 million on X.

This isn't the first interaction between Trump and Raichik. Last year, she shared a photo on her personal X (formerly Twitter) account of the two dining together, captioning it, "Bumped into this guy and he invited me for dinner. He seems nice!" This previous encounter adds context to their apparently growing relationship.

The letter and its implications have elicited mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters view it as a well-deserved recognition of Raichik's influence in conservative circles. Critics are worried about the elevating a figure known for divisive content to a position of national influence.

The Trump campaign has not provided official comment on the nature of the "viral content" mentioned in the letter or any specific plans involving Raichik

Whether this hints at a formal role for Raichik or simply indicates a continuation of her current advocacy remains to be seen.

Voz is Neias and NBC contributed to this article.

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