White House launches featuring live streams and ICE reporting option
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| Because we needed an app for that. Credit: Graeme Sloan/ contributor / Bloomberg via Getty Images |
The White House press room is going to be beamed directly into Americans' phones, as the Trump administration announces a new mobile app that includes live news updates, policies, and official media.
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Announced Friday following a series of cryptic posts, the first-of-its-kind app includes live feeds of the official White House accounts, a "news" feed including press releases and announcements, an affordability tab showing the current cost of common goods, and a media gallery — basically a pocket version of the White House website. In an X post announcing the app, the administration included yet another "hype reel" including footage of missile launches.
The app also appears to be a tool to help the administration's mass deportation system, with an included Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line that takes users to the ICE reporting webpage. Users can sign up for government newsletters and even "text" President Donald Trump via the app (it links to the White House's standard contact form, to be clear). Reminder: That means the administration has access to your personal contact information, including your name and number.
Whether or not the app retains more user information than the administration's other feeds is unclear — and both Android and Apple have different app privacy guidelines — but the implication of applying standard app permissions to official government apps (including location tracking and ad targeting) has already alarmed some users. Following a recent standoff between AI developers and the White House over the threat of a mass citizen surveillance program, other users raised immediate concerns about state-sanctioned spyware.
For now, Apple's App Store directs users to the White House's standard technology privacy policy page, which includes data usage policies for visitors to official White House websites, contact forms, and social media pages. Scroll to the bottom, and the only specific information listed under "White House app" is a contact email address.
Topics Apps & Software Social Good Donald Trump Politics
wow the official white house SNITCH app
ReplyDeletewould be tragic if someone were to spam reports
This will backfire
ReplyDeleteWould be hilarious if there were millions of calls reporting Melania.
ReplyDeleteLet’s start reporting old white guys
ReplyDeleteReport Melania
ReplyDeleteWe could post clips of the rape survivors and the court cases against trump
ReplyDeleteIs the person who wrote the headline capable of forming a proper sentence?
ReplyDeleteThis HURTS!
Hello ICE, there’s at least one illegal immigrant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC. Other known locations are 1100 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach and 725 5th Ave, New York.
ReplyDeleteTook them long enough. I thought Snitchstagram would have been out ages ago with all them technocrat friends of Trump.
ReplyDeleteReport maga neighbors. Be fucking relentless
ReplyDeleteCool.
ReplyDeleteCrowdsourcing the Gestapo.
Flood it with tips on pedophiles named in the Jeffrey Trump-stein files!
ReplyDeleteGreat name just remove Jeffrey and let's go with Trumpsteim
DeleteFlood it with false reports?
ReplyDeleteI’m definitely not going to just report magas.
ReplyDeleteLet’s crash the app with trash
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that will totally work out and not backfire....
ReplyDeleteApple should either remove this app or restore the ICEBLOCK app.
ReplyDeleteCan we make comments on it like f*** you
ReplyDeleteOperation "MY EYES" is go.
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Oh my god, they're actually trying to implement Curtis Yarvin's "Trump app" idea for how to do a self-coup, but of course in the laziest, stupidest, most ineffectual way imaginable.
ReplyDeletehttps://theweek.com/politics/1003035/the-far-right-contemplates-an-american-caesar
What kind of bootlicking idiot would volunteer to install government spy software on their phone by literally downloading an app for it??
ReplyDeleteLike the Stasi in the old East Germany. Neighbors reporting you because they dont like you. Its going to be a Karen feeding and reporting frenzy tool.
ReplyDeleteEveryone use the app to report trump to ice.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I’m getting right on that.
ReplyDeleteI’m am just repeatedly giving it a one star rating. Seems to be doing something.
ReplyDeleteThis won't get abused with thousands of false reports....
ReplyDeleteThere's one at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
ReplyDeleteIt would sure be a shame if people mass reported Republican senators, congresspeople and general staffers.
ReplyDeleteINTERAGENCY TRANSMISSION To: IcE (Intensely confused Enforcement… probably) From: Bureau of Mild Concern and Questionable Paperwork Date: March 27, 2026 Subject: Ongoing Situation Report – “Guy in the Big White House”
ReplyDelete$1,000 for each referral??
ReplyDeleteIn the age of any old dumbass being able to make a bot with AI. Brave of them (not that I would condone that behavior....)
ReplyDeletereport maggots instead
ReplyDeleteEveryone should report Stephen Miller. That should be the only report they get.
ReplyDeleteSo what happens if I just take pictures of ice agents at the airport every time they're not doing anything and submit it?
ReplyDeleteWhat is Melania’s address?
ReplyDeleteSo an open reporting portal? That goes straight to the White House?
ReplyDeleteInternet... you know what to do.
I know! I’m pretty excited to see what it does 😂 Onward trolls!
DeleteAnyone need anymore proof that ICE is just paramilitary at this point? That genuine fascists are in charge of the US?
ReplyDeleteIn theory, doesn't that mean if a Democrat wins the White House, they wouldnahve control over it? Would be funny making that and have it in the control of democrats.
ReplyDeleteSo what we do is report false sightings keeping ICE chasing red herrings…😂
ReplyDeleteSnitch lines are such a recurring theme with these people. "Report on your neighbors!"
ReplyDeleteWould be a shame if everyone reported Melania....
ReplyDeletereport every house with a Trump flag or Trump bumpersticker.
ReplyDeleteIs there a place to report pedophiles? If so, I have someone to report. Gotta hurry though, dementia has set in and it won’t be long he will not be able to stand trial
ReplyDeleteSo many data issues with this app. If you look at the GooglePlay store information the app can run on startup, prevent phone from sleeping, control vibration, appear on top of other apps and have full network access.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the first version of this app is Version 47.0. Of course it is.
Well if it controls vibration..... Did they give a speed? After the royal fucking the govt is giving us it's nice off them to add some fun to it.
DeleteReport Melania.
ReplyDeleteyeah, no. I'm not installing anything from this government on my phone.
ReplyDeleteSame. If the NSA wants to see my collection of Bavarian Midget Clown porn. They can do it without this app.
DeleteThey'll take my flower and beach pictures from my cold, dead hands. -shakes fist-
Deletesend a link, brother
Deleteyou guys know what to do
ReplyDeleteHow long will this take to get flooded with false leads?
ReplyDeleteI hope so many but no way in hell I’m installing this on my device
DeleteI want to find a safe way to download. Maybe use my other phone (no sim), vpn, and as much throwaway data as possible?
DeleteVpn for sure or you're liable to wake up in El Salvador
DeleteI'm more curious on how broken the apps security will be and if there's any encryption on accounts and/or info submitted.
DeleteFat fucking chance.
ReplyDeleteIf Nazi Germany , fascist Italy, or Communist Russia could have had an App..
ReplyDeleteThey would have totally had this app.
Nope. Not a chance.
ReplyDeleteReporting Elon Musk now thx
ReplyDeleteI reported Trump since he isn't of Native American descent and is obviously an immigrant.
DeleteDon't forget Melania
DeleteMy first thought here was what annoying right wing neighbor could I prank with this app!!!
Delete"and he's got a commie flag tacked up on the wall of his garage."
Delete"i ain't even got a garage. you can call home and ask my wife."
Or, report the ICE agents themselves!
DeleteAnd Kash, Tulsi, usha she has an anchor baby, Melania.
DeleteOh hey well I turn in Billy man
ReplyDeleteHey man you sold me that shit man It wouldn′t get a fly high the other day man
Oh well that I must oblige!
ReplyDeletePretty sure Melanoma Trump came in illegally, so I'll start there.
And since we are cancelling the 14th amendment, her kids can go with her.
DeleteI thought it was spelled Melanomia...
DeleteHmm, maybe it's Malala?
DeleteShe’s a seasonal worker. She turns tricks out of the lobby of the Four Seasons.
DeleteI presume you mean the Four Seasons Total Landscaping lobby, you know, the one by the sex shop.
DeleteI believe all the Trump children (except the quiet one Tiffany) are illegal Anchor Babies... gotta report 'em!
ReplyDeleteGood chance someone got paid handsomely for this app. Ultimately it's all about $$s here.
ReplyDeleteI’m sure money changed hands, but I’d guess that it’s a vibecoded mess. They want crass theater and Epstein-free headlines. What’s an app or a war?
DeleteIt's very much vibe coded, but the looting never stops with this admin. Remember this is the guy that stiffed police dept.s for his rallies, and plumbers for his buildings.
Delete100% vibe coded and paid some company owned by Don Jr above market rate.
DeleteMelania worked illegally in the US while on a tourist visa. She’s got to go!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they gave skanky hookers work visas
Deleteso did musk. on a student visa, didnt go to school and started a company. overstayed his visa till he was able to file for citizenship.
Deleteid be really curious to see exactly how he made that work. in a court hearing. if there's a legal path to citizenship for people who overstay their visas that'd be pretty useful information for the broader population.
DeleteMoney, it’s lots of money.
DeleteWas just about to say it 😂
Deleteobviously. a hearing would make the double standard even more aggravatingly clear.
DeleteThey haven't learnt what a bunch of twats we can be yet? Who's up for typing in Melania's details? ;o)
ReplyDeletePretty sure elons visa could use some looking into also
DeleteThis will be the new "SWAT" prank and a drain on resources. MAGAism
ReplyDeleteI already have the Hitler channel on my phone. It's called YouTube. I'll pass on your propaganda widget Petey.
ReplyDelete"Two way": Can I use it to tell himself what I really think of him?
ReplyDeleteWill it include English interpreters for the strange language trump usually speaks?
ReplyDeleteDoes it come with the eye propping open metal claws?
ReplyDeleteNothing the Trump administration claims is true
ReplyDeletetry number three- many alterations as you can see, what is so offensive to them about this? the truth perhaps? some guy said "how to in sure your own in doc tri nation in three easy steps. why make it hard on yourselves, just download it and start chan ting one of us, all will be well ( pay no attention to the man behind the screen)"
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