The “TikTok sensation” that is Nigel Farage has come out batting for his use of the controversial Chinese app, saying that “TikTok is what Gen Z do.”

Speaking to journalist Michael Tracey at the Republican National Convention today, Farage said he was “reaching out to young voters” and “it’s working”. He told Tracey that “everyone’s jealous of me.”

Farage said he was “deeply conflicted” about using the app that stands accused of being a tool of Chinese espionage, and which could be banned in the US soon. He must be really hating all the newfound attention…