White House launches official app for direct communications

The White House has released The White House App, now available on the App Store and Google Play. The app provides access to press releases, livestream announcements, a photo gallery and notifications for official communications. A press release describes it as offering a direct line to the White House with unfiltered, real-time updates.

President Donald Trump's administration has introduced The White House App as a one-stop shop for official communications. According to the app's press release, it delivers unfiltered, real-time updates straight from the source and allows users to receive notifications as announcements occur. Features include a News tab with a carousel of approximately 35 articles, an Affordability section highlighting year-over-year price drops for items like eggs, milk and bread, and a Social tab with a button to text President Trump. The app also includes a Get in Touch section with an option to submit tips to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Users can access press releases, livestream announcements and a photo gallery. The press release mentions the ability to send voice and feedback directly to the administration. Much of the app's content directs users to external websites. The app launched on March 28, 2026.

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