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How TikTok’s Visual Politics Shaped Indonesia’s 2024 Election

Nuurrianti Jalli|Ika Ningtyas|Yearry Panji Setianto

Through TikTok, Prabowo Subianto successfully rebranded himself from being a controversial figure to being a relatable leader. TikTok’s emphasis on short-form entertaining content simplifies complex political issues into meme-worthy visuals. While this encourages engagement from younger audiences, it risks trivialising critical political discussions and reducing voters’ decision-making into emotional reactions.