Former president Donald Trump is once again making headlines as he digs in against a potential ban of TikTok moving through Congress. Surprisingly, he is now seeking to blame President Biden for the potential ban, even though Trump himself sought to outlaw the popular social media application when he was in the White House.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump accused Biden of being responsible for the ban and claimed that Biden was waiting to help Facebook become more powerful. Trump even went as far as suggesting that Biden might use Facebook to meddle in elections to harm Republicans, particularly himself.

Trump's post came just two days after the House passed legislation that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the application within a year or face a national ban. Interestingly, Biden endorsed the package and has previously expressed his support for the TikTok legislation.

It is worth noting that in 2020, during his presidency, Trump issued an executive order to ban TikTok if its parent company did not sell it within 45 days. However, this order was later blocked in court.

What makes this situation even more intriguing is Trump's recent change in stance on TikTok. In the past few months, he has argued against a ban, stating that it would only empower Facebook, which he famously referred to as "an enemy of the people." This post on Monday marked the first time that Trump explicitly referenced Biden while railing against proposals to force a TikTok sale.

The White House, however, denied any intentions of shutting down TikTok. White House spokesperson Robyn Patterson clarified that the aim was to ensure that TikTok becomes owned by an American company. This would address concerns related to sensitive personal data being sent to China and the potential manipulation of Americans' views by algorithms under foreign control.

Trump, in his post, accused Biden of wanting to shut down TikTok to benefit his friends over at Facebook and to seize more power for himself. He even suggested that Biden might engage in illegal actions to undermine the Republican Party. It is worth mentioning that the House bill's timeline allows TikTok's owner up to 360 days to divest, implying that any ban is not likely to occur until after Election Day.

The attachment of the TikTok legislation to a foreign aid package might increase its chances of success in the Senate. Previously, a similar bill with a shorter timeline had passed the House but had been held up in the Senate.

Trump's flip-flopping on TikTok has raised questions about his relationship with Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, who also happens to be a TikTok investor. While Trump has been cultivating more heavyweight GOP donors, he denied discussing TikTok with Yass in a previous meeting.

Interestingly, a former top aide in Trump's White House, Kellyanne Conway, has been advocating for TikTok in Congress. She has reportedly spoken to Trump about the importance of defending the app. It is worth noting that Conway is being paid by the Club for Growth, a conservative group that counts Yass as one of its largest donors.

TikTok has been a subject of national security concerns, but it has also gained immense popularity. Trump himself acknowledged this, stating that there is a mix of good and bad with the app. He also mentioned that he had left the decision of TikTok's fate to Congress, expressing that it was a tough decision to make.

As the debate surrounding TikTok continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the legislation will progress and whether a ban will be implemented.