Following concerns over privacy, Meta's WhatsApp has been banned from all US House of Representatives devices. A memo was sent out at the beginning of the week informing representatives of the ban, citing potential privacy issues. Meta has strongly disagreed with this decision, stating that WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted for maximum security.
Do you care which apps politicians use on their phones?
Yes, I do.
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I care, but I don't want them to care about my apps.
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Meta representatives have strongly opposed the ban, emphasizing WhatsApp's encryption for secure communication.
– Andy Stone, WhatsApp spokesperson in a statement to Axios, June 2025
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