Topic: Gen Z For Change

The White House holds a formal briefing for TikTok influencers to discuss the war in Ukraine and combat misinformation. The hosts identify the group "Gen Z for Change" as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that uses ActBlue for donations, suggesting the initiative is a political lobbying effort aimed at the midterm elections.

The White House held a specialized briefing for thirty TikTok influencers to provide them with the administration's narrative on rising gas prices and the war in Ukraine. Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Council staff urged the creators to blame "Putin's price hike" for domestic inflation. Critics mocked the low production quality of the resulting influencer videos and the use of non-elected bureaucrats to shape public opinion through social media personalities.