White House orders federal agencies to install administration's new app on all government employee phones
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Natalie Alms, Eric Katz
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Summary
The White House has launched a new app providing "unfiltered" access to administration statements, policy announcements, and social media posts from White House accounts and the president. It is now directing federal agencies to install this app on government-issued phones of all federal employees. IT experts warn this move is unprecedented and potentially "dangerous," as the app is overtly political in nature, blurring lines between official government communications and political messaging.
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The app includes official statements and policy announcements from the administration, as well as a feed of social media posts from White House accounts and the president.
The White House recently unveiled a new app to give the public 'unfiltered' access to 'key priorities,' 'historic moments' and 'policy breakthroughs.'
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