Harry Sisson | |
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Born | Harry Joseph Sisson September 27, 2002 |
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Education | New York University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Political influencer, social media consultant |
Political party | Democratic |
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Followers | 1.9 million |
Likes | 166.1 million |
Last updated: July 5, 2025 |
Harry Joseph Sisson (born September 27, 2002) is an Irish and American political content creator and social media commentator who was born in Singapore.
He is known for producing political videos on TikTok and other platforms, frequently expressing support for Democratic Party policies and candidates including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. His videos are often aimed at engaging young voters and discussing current events from a liberal perspective. [3] [4]
Sisson was born on September 27, 2002, in Singapore. He spent parts of his childhood in Dubai and Dublin, where he attended school. [5] He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland. [6] Sisson moved to the United States at age 17 and currently resides in New York City, where he studies politics and law at New York University. [7]
Sisson began posting about American politics during the 2016 U.S. presidential election while living abroad in Europe, using the username @typical_democrat. [8] He gained a following on TikTok in 2020 after posting videos supporting then-presidential candidate Joe Biden. [3] His content includes political commentary and reactions to news, often from a Democratic perspective.
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Sisson’s follower count grew, and his content became more widely circulated. [9]
Federal Election Commission filings show that liberal PAC, Democracy Defense Action and its previous incarnation MeidasTouch, had paid Sisson several times for his social media consulting. [10]
Sisson has expressed support for Democratic Party policies, including healthcare expansion, climate legislation, gun control, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and student loan forgiveness. [3] [4] He has also voiced opposition to state-level book bans and endorsed continued U.S. support for Ukraine. [11] As an EU citizen, he has voiced support for President Emanuel Macron in the 2022 French Presidential Election. [12]
In 2024, The Free Press issued a correction after it reported that Sisson was not a U.S. citizen and ineligible to vote. The publication acknowledged that Sisson is an American citizen who also holds Irish citizenship. [2]
Sisson has been profiled in media outlets including The Adam Friedland Show , The New York Times , Vanity Fair , Semafor , The Hollywood Reporter , and PBS NewsHour. [13] [11] In 2023, Sisson visited the White House and met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as part of a digital creator outreach effort. [14]
I've joked about going to Ireland again and, like, using my citizenship and getting out.