Trump, who has been critical of Facebook and Instagram for suspending him for two years following the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, reiterated in June that he would never support a TikTok ban.

The former president, who had previously sought to ban the platform on national security grounds during his presidency, is now utilizing it as a strategic tool to engage with younger voters in his third bid for the White House.

"This is a critical national security issue. The Senate must take this up and pass it," remarked No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise on the social media platform X, underscoring the urgency felt by lawmakers regarding TikTok's potential security risks.

The agreement, unveiled at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, represents a significant step in addressing the growing threat posed by AI-driven disinformation campaigns. Among the key commitments outlined in the accord are collaborative efforts to develop technology capable of detecting and countering harmful AI content, particularly deepfakes targeting political candidates.

"I think that we still need to find a way to follow India, which has prohibited TikTok," remarked Warner, pointing concerns made by several US lawmakers who have advocated for banning TikTok over fears that the Chinese government could access user data or influence content on the platform.