By FATIMA HUSSEIN and HALELUYA HADERO WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media influencers got the royal treatment at the White House on Wednesday as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to hold sway with millions of loyal followers. The White House played host to a group of more than 100 influencers, also known […]


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-14 17:19:47">August 14, 2024 at 5:19 p.m.</time>

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and HALELUYA HADERO WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media influencers got the royal treatment at the White House on Wednesday as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to …{ai:summary}<p>In a scene straight out of a campaign playbook, President Biden welcomed over 100 social media influencers to the White House. Their clout with millions makes them key players in today’s narrative battlefield. </p><p>Influencers, once just a digital novelty, are now shaking hands with power. #politics</p>

Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new ‘source of news’

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