The developer behind the official White House app, Joel Kendall of 45Press, has been revealed to run a side project promoting UFO and paranormal conspiracy theories, including claims about Nazi UFO escapes. While his company has reputable clients like Amazon and NBC, his personal hobby raises questions about the vetting process for government contractors. The app itself has faced technical scrutiny from security experts.
Background
Government mobile apps are typically developed by vetted contractors with strict security and credibility standards. Conspiracy theory affiliations in developers could raise concerns about judgment or data handling risks.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026 at 03:31 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10