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The White House on Friday launched a smartphone app that gives users direct access to administration updates, social posts, photos and policy pages tied to President Donald Trump\u2019s second term.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Summary<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The administration said the app would deliver information \u201cstraight from the source, no filter\u201d after several teaser videos on official social media accounts pointed to a coming launch.<\/p>\n The White House said the app offers breaking news alerts, live video, a media library and direct feedback tools. In its release<\/a>, the administration described the product as a way to keep users informed and engaged with the Trump administration through real-time updates and push notifications.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The rollout followed a short teaser campaign on social media that drew public attention before the launch. People reported that one video showed a woman asking whether something was \u201claunching soon,\u201d while a White House spokesperson later replied, \u201cI wonder what\u2019s launching soon!\u201d before the app went live.<\/p>\n The app includes tabs for news, livestreams, social feeds and photo galleries. The Verge reported that much of the content mirrors existing White House web pages rather than adding a separate service built only for the app.<\/p>\n Coverage of the launch also said the app directs users to policy and achievements pages that were already live on the White House website. Daily Voice reported that the product also pulls in curated news coverage and material focused on Trump\u2019s policy priorities and record in office<\/a>.<\/p>\n A \u201cGet in Touch\u201d option in the social section includes a path for users to submit tips to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the agency\u2019s official form. The same menu also offers options to text the president, contact the White House and sign up for a newsletter.<\/p>\n The app also includes an affordability page built around selected consumer prices. Daily Voice reported that the section uses a limited set of grocery items and leaves out other goods and energy costs that have moved higher, while another border page states that \u201c0 Illegals Released in Past 10 Months.\u201d<\/p>\n The White House release said users would be able to watch speeches and briefings as they happen. Yet Daily Voice reported that Trump\u2019s Friday remarks to farmers at the White House <\/a>were not available in real time on the app during the afternoon event.<\/p>\n The launch came as the administration continued to frame rising costs as temporary. Daily Voice reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described recent price pressure as \u201cshort-term volatility,\u201d while the app itself focused on selected price declines and investment pledges from foreign governments and large companies.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Some promised features were not visible at launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n