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Kamala Harris announces she's joining Joe Biden on Threads, Internet says 'misery really does love company'

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden made a notable shift from Elon Musk's embattled platform X to Threads

WASHINGTON, DC: Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines recently by announcing her presence on Threads, the social media platform that President Joe Biden had also joined earlier.

Her announcement, shared on X, invited users to follow her and POTUS on this burgeoning platform.

White House shifts to Threads amid turmoil surrounding Elon Musk's X

"Starting today, you can follow me and POTUS on Threads. See you there," Harris wrote on X. This decision from Harris comes in the wake of The White House’s move onto Threads, seen as a strategic step away from Elon Musk's social media platform, X.

The shift was confirmed shortly after the White House’s critique of Elon Musk's X for endorsing an antisemitic post, prompting major corporations like Comcast, Disney, and Warner Bros Discovery to halt ads on the platform, as per the New York Post.

In a related development, X recently initiated legal action against Media Matters over allegations of defamation, adding to the platform's woes.

According to White House spokeswoman Robyn Patterson, the move to Threads was motivated by a commitment to connect with people across different platforms. However, this migration has been met with skepticism online.

Online responses to Harris and Biden's Threads arrival been far from favorable

Online responses to Harris and Biden's Threads arrival have been far from favorable. Users on X voiced their discontent, linking the move to a platform they consider unpopular and ineffective.

One user quipped, "Threads is a failure just like the Biden administration. So it’s no surprise that Kamala Harris is now joining Threads. Misery loves company after all."

Another disparaged the move, saying, "Did you eat paint chips as a kid? No one is using that propaganda platform."

A third user scorned, "Threads is a woke joke," while another highlighted the perceived lack of engagement, stating, "What's the platform with nearly 0 engagement. Threads. Sounds great, only post there so no one will see how dysfunctional this administration is!"

Expressing dissent, a fifth user asserted, "All the more reason to not use threads," while a sixth user derisively commented, "You made a tweet about your account on Threads. That’s how irrelevant Threads is."

Threads launch was heralded as most successful in social media history

Threads, birthed from Instagram's team, emerged on July 5, 2023, aiming to foster a positive and interactive space for users.

Amid controversies surrounding rival platforms, Threads quickly garnered over 150 million downloads, heralded as the most successful launch in social media history, according to Time Magazine.

The app, designed for text-based communication, requires an Instagram account for signup, presenting itself as a platform for users seeking a departure from image-centric social media.

As key public figures pivot from X to Threads, citing concerns over Musk's conduct, the move of the White House further bolsters Threads' standing. Controlled by Mark Zuckerberg, Threads attempts to position itself as a viable alternative, promising a friendly environment akin to Instagram's positive sharing experiences.

Threads' incorporation into the social media scene amid ongoing controversies signals a shifting landscape in online interactions, with political figures and major corporations reevaluating their digital presence.