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Chaya Raichik: 5 things to know about TikTok founder Libs as Harry Thiessen slams ‘loser’ page owner

An online conflict has thrust Chaya Raichik, founder of the influential social media account Libs of TikTok, back into the spotlight after political commentator Harry Sisson criticized her in a post on X.

Raichik is a former real estate agent from Brooklyn who grew up in Los Angeles. (Programmable PLC)

Here are 5 things to know about Raichik.

1. Criticism by Harry Sisson

Sisson recently write on X: “This is who runs TikTok Libs. A loser who was not only there on January 6th but helped cover up the Epstein documents. But keep posting on Twitter! That’s gotta own these libraries!”

The claims have circulated online, but there are no new verified reports substantiating the specific allegations mentioned in his posts.

2. Background and Rise

According to a January 2024 report in The Oklahoman, Raichik is a former real estate agent from Brooklyn who worked in Los Angeles. She launched Libs of TikTok in April 2021, and the account has since attracted millions of followers by retweeting videos, often with critical commentary about liberal views.

Also read: TikTok reaches long-awaited deal with US investors to avoid US ban

3. Influence in conservative media circles

The account was amplified by a number of high-profile figures, including Elon MuskTucker Carlson and Joe Rogan, contributing to its influence and political influence. It has become a major driver of online discussions, particularly around education and LGBTQ+ issues.

4. Controversy and practical impact

Some of TikTok’s Libs posts have drawn concern from teachers and schools, and occasionally backlash. In one example, a post about a school in Oklahoma preceded a bomb threat, although direct causation remains a matter of public debate and scrutiny.

Also read: What caused the TikTok outage? Company release details

5. Role in the Oklahoma Education Group

In 2024, Raichik was appointed by state Governor Ryan Walters to serve on the Oklahoma State Library Media Advisory Committee. Walters said her opinion would help address concerns about school materials, while critics questioned the decision given her online activity.

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