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How Chaya Raichik, the woman behind Libs of TikTok, rose to fame as a right-wing figure
How Chaya Raichik, the woman behind Libs of TikTok, rose to fame as a right-wing figure
Lindsay DodgsonFeb 28, 2024, 17:52 IST
Chaya Raichik is better known as Libs of TikTok.Fox News
Chaya Raichik is the woman behind the right-wing Twitter account Libs of TikTok.
She rose to fame by sharing LGBTQ content on her TikTok and mocking it in the captions.
Chaya Raichik is the woman behind the right-wing Twitter account Libs of TikTok, which has 2.9 million followers. She rose to fame over the past few years to become a prominent right-wing figure.
Raichik initially built her brand anonymously, but her identity was revealed by the Washington Post in April 2022. She also showed her face for the first time on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show on December 27, 2022, vowing to do more in-person events.
Otherwise, she tends to avoid the media, but in February, she took part in an interview with Taylor Lorenz, the Washington Post reporter who revealed her identity.
This is everything we know about Raichik so far, and how she became such a celebrity on the right.
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Libs of TikTok was created in April 2021 and quickly found a supporter in Tucker Carlson.
Tucker Carlson, formerly of Fox News.Fox News/YouTube
Raichik's content focuses on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Libs of TikTok's Instagram account.Libs of TikTok / Instagram
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Raichik's identity was revealed in a Washington Post article in April 2022.
The Washington Post article.Washington Post
Libs of TikTok may have links to extremist groups like the Proud Boys.
Enrique Tarrio, chairman of the Proud Boys.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Raichik has criticized hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Boston Children's Hospital.Charles Krupa/AP Photo
Raichik seems to have a supporter in Elon Musk.
Elon Musk.Carina Johansen/Getty Images
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In December 2022, Raichik showed her face for the first time.
Chaya Raichik is better known as Libs of TikTok.Fox News
Raichik revealing her identity also makes her vulnerable to new criticism.
Chaya Raichik near the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.US Government
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Raichik continued posting about schools whose policies she disagreed with.
Chaya Raichik attends the DailyWire+ Red Carpet Premiere of "Lady Ballers" on November 29, 2023 in Nashville.Jason Davis/Getty Images
Lorenz interviewed Raichik, releasing the video on February 24.
Chaya Raichik being interviewed by Taylor Lorenz on February 24.Taylor Lorenz/YouTube