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Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting ‘attractive’ people (www.npr.org)

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People work inside the TikTok Inc. building in Culver City, Calif., Monday, March 11, 2024. House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago

I was told that it was convention to use the highest government title that a person received once they leave government.

I have heard of that convention, but only in formal address (not in journalism or casual conversation). I don't know if it's official protocol anywhere or just an urban legend.

In this context, I think it's important to realize that he is not the president, that he was impeached twice, and that he is a convicted felon. His opinion does not and should not be given the same weight as that of The President of the United States.

Also, I don't see any reference to him at all in the article. It looks like OP is editorializing.