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It would be hilariously tragic if a major government official used twitter for communication.

I think they all do now. You have to engage with people where the people are.

I think it was a Trump joke.

I know that was the intent, but the reality is that eschewing Twitter gains a politician nothing, and costs them an audience.

> apparently it is currently used in the UK

There are various stories (the Daily Mail, Reuters, Times, please take your pick) that report that the Army is 'playing with' TikTok to see if it works in recruitment. Those same reports say it is being used by 'The Guards Division'.

The British Army doesn't have a 'Guards Division' [0]

[0] https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brig...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guards_Division

You obviously didn't read the article.

> ... Naval and Marine personnel who use government issued smart devices are generally allowed to use popular commercial apps, including common social media apps ...