What is Libs of TikTok and Chaya Raichik? What to know about source who exposed Bellarmine worker's social media post
Chris Sims
Libs of TikTok was recently credited for exposing a Bellarmine University employee after he made a social media post following the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump by shooter Thomas Crooks.
After news of the assassination attempt spread, then-Bellarmine University instructor John James took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post: "If you're gonna shoot, man, don't miss."
The school suspended James − who is no longer with Bellarmine − after learning of his post. There was no indication if James resigned or was terminated.
But what is Libs of TikTok − the source that brought the social media post to light leading to James's suspension?
Trump assassination attempt:Bellarmine employee suspended over Trump social media post is ‘no longer’ with university
Here's what you need to know:
What is Libs of TikTok?
Libs of TikTok is a conservative media and news company with a newsletter that joined X in 2020 and has a website at libsoftiktok.com claiming to offer "news you can't see anywhere else," according to the @LibsofTikTok account on X. The account has 3.2 million followers.
Who runs Libs of TikTok on X / Twitter?
Chaya Raichik is the creator behind Libs of TikTok. Fox News recently described Raichik as "one of social media’s most influential conservatives" at the beginning of July.
Who is Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik?
Chaya Raichik is a conservative social media influencer who recently told Fox News she's proud critics despise her and plans to end her social media platforms when "gender ideology is eradicated from our society."
The spot highlighted Raichik's content of choice which was reported to be "what she considers over-the-top, extreme liberal ideology that often has to do with LGBTQ causes and education."
The Libs of TikTok originally came to be when Raichik began checking out TikTok and found liberals using the platform to be entertaining, according to the report.
Who is Taylor Lorenz?
Taylor Lorenz is a columnist and reporter for The Washington Post.
How is Taylor Lorenz connected to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik?
Taylor Lorenz is well-known for an interview she had with Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik.
Taylor Lorenz full interview with Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.