TikTok hired a Biden-connected consulting firm as the Chinese social media app is facing increased scrutiny from lawmakers, Politico reported.
Politico reported that TikTok has recently hired SKDK, according to two people, including one with direct knowledge of the hire. The consulting firm with deep ties to President Joe Biden is said to be providing communications support to the company.
The consulting firm, known for being well-connected within Democrat circles, worked with Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, even promoting it on its website, and has hired many former employees in senior and mid-level roles in the administration. That includes Anita Dunn, one of the firm’s founding partners, who has been in and out of the White House after working on the 2020 campaign.
According to the report, TikTok hired the consulting firm “in the last few months.” A spokesperson for SKDK, in addition to a spokesperson for TikTok, declined to comment on the information…
