The White House has an app now, and Trump wants you to report people to ICE on it | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIPolicyHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessSee all techReviewsExpandSmart Home ReviewsPhone ReviewsTablet ReviewsHeadphone ReviewsSee all reviewsScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthSee all scienceEntertainmentExpandTV ShowsMoviesAudioSee all entertainmentAIExpandOpenAIAnthropicSee all AIPolicyExpandAntitrustPoliticsLawSecuritySee all policyGadgetsExpandLaptopsPhonesTVsHeadphonesSpeakersWearablesSee all gadgetsVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee all shoppingGamingExpandXboxPlayStationNintendoSee all gamingStreamingExpandDisneyHBONetflixYouTubeCreatorsSee all streamingTransportationExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersSee all transportationFeaturesVerge VideoExpandTikTokYouTubeInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersArchivesStoreVerge Product UpdatesSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.The White House has an app now, and Trump wants you to report people to ICE on itComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsPolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyThe White House has an app now, and Trump wants you to report people to ICE on itAll the news the Trump Administration has decided you can use.All the news the Trump Administration has decided you can use.by Stevie BonifieldCloseStevie BonifieldNews WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Stevie BonifieldMar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM UTCLinkShareGiftIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Image: The Official White HouseStevie BonifieldCloseStevie BonifieldPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.A new official White House app on Android and iOS takes the content from the White House website and copies it into app format. A tweet announcing the app on Friday morning appeared alongside a video joking about missile launches that also appears to feature an iPhone, rather than the elusive Trump Phone. There’s no word about exclusive features or tie-ins with the phone or Trump Mobile services.RelatedEveryone hates Ticketmaster. Why’d Trump go easy on them?The United States router ban, explainedA handful of tabs in the app mostly replicate pages that exist on the Trump Administration’s version of the White House website, including news, livestreams, social feeds, and a gallery. A prominent “Get in Touch” button on the social feeds tab includes an option for users to submit a tip to ICE, which takes them to a tip form on the ICE website. It also includes options for texting the president, contacting the White House, or signing up for a newsletter — we could suggest some better ones.It does raise one new question: when there’s a new president, the White House website and social media accounts have a handover process. 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The White House has recently launched an official app for Android and iOS devices, mirroring the content found on the White House website. This initiative, announced alongside a somewhat humorous video referencing missile launches and featuring an iPhone, primarily replicates existing content, including news updates, live streams, social media feeds, and a photo gallery. A notable feature within the app is a prominently displayed “Get in Touch” button on the social feeds tab. This button allows users to submit tips directly to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), routing them to a corresponding form on the ICE website. Furthermore, the app offers standard communication options such as texting the President, contacting the White House directly, and signing up for a newsletter. The app’s existence raises pertinent questions regarding the established handover process for digital platforms when a new administration takes office. It remains unclear whether this app adheres to the same transition protocols as the White House website and social media accounts. The app’s design and functionality, as presented, seem geared towards direct engagement and information dissemination, prioritizing a streamlined approach for communication and potentially, the collection of public feedback, although the inclusion of the ICE tip submission feature introduces a complex and potentially controversial element to the app’s operations.