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Libs of TikTok
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Libs of TikTok is a far-right,[a] anti-LGBT, disinformation Twitter account owned by Chaya Raichik, a former real estate agent,[6][7][8] that reposts content created by liberals, leftists, and LGBT people on TikTok and on other social media platforms with hostile, mocking, or derogatory commentary.[9][10] The account, also known by the handle @libsoftiktok, has over 1.5 million followers as of November 2022,[11][12] and has become influential among American conservatives and the political right.[7][10][13] Raichik says she runs the account by herself full-time and lives in Los Angeles.[14] Libs of TikTok's social media accounts have received several temporary suspensions and a permanent suspension from TikTok.[15][16][17][18]
The account promotes harassment against teachers, medical providers, and children's hospitals,[7][19][20][21] and spreads false claims and hateful commentary against marginalized groups.[9][22][23] Libs of TikTok slurs supporters of LGBT youth,[9][24][25] including those who teach about sexuality to children, as groomers.[26][15] Fans and supporters of Libs of TikTok describe the account as simply reposting content showcasing "sex and gender ideology" that was already publicly available.[7][15][27][28]
Libs of TikTok was originally the personal account of Raichik, who has continued to be the account's owner. Created in November 2020, the account became Libs of TikTok in April 2021. Libs of TikTok began receiving media attention in August 2021, including from conservative commentators and news outlets.
Raichik remained anonymous until her identity was revealed in April 2022 by both software developer Travis Brown and Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz.[16] Some conservatives accused Lorenz of doxing as a result,[29] while others defended Lorenz from criticism. The Washington Post and Lorenz have stood by their reporting on Libs of TikTok.[30] In August 2022, Libs of TikTok received substantial media attention after falsely claiming that gender-affirming hysterectomies were being provided to minors at the Boston Children's Hospital and at the Children's National Hospital. This resulted in a harassment campaign against both hospitals, including bomb threats.[31]
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