John McEntee in the news, on the record, and in the mix.

John McEntee, founder of The Right Stuff dating app, appears in a viral TikTok video while eating breakfast. He wears a dark sweatshirt and gestures with a fork, with the on-screen caption reading “much more complicated than just science.” The post has over 111K likes and was shared by the verified account “Date Right Stuff.”

BREITBART.COM | McEntee vs. Leftist Tik Tok: Former Top Trump Official Is Breaking Democrat Dominance on Platform

Meatballs, memes, and MAGA. John McEntee is skipping cable news and going straight for your phone—one snarky soundbite at a time.

John McEntee appears on Fox Business in a split-screen interview discussing the potential U.S. ban of TikTok, as indicated by the headline and “TikTok Threat” banner. The Dow Jones ticker shows a rise of 147.12 points.

FOXBUSINESS.COM | Washington's 'uniparty' wants to ban TikTok because they can't control it: John McEntee

When both parties suddenly agree on banning something, you should probably ask why. John McEntee says it’s not about China—it’s about control.

Stylized illustration of John McEntee repeated three times, wearing a suit and holding a backpack strap, with a retro pop-art effect and bokeh background.

REVOLVER.COM | The true story of how a Trump official started a conservative dating app and is now leading a movement to alter America as we know it…

The Left’s latest existential threat? A smirking ex-Trump aide with a TikTok account, a dating app, and a plan to staff the next administration with loyalists. And they’re panicking.

John McEntee appears on The Charlie Kirk Show via Real America’s Voice, labeled as a representative of The Right Stuff dating app.

RUMBLE.COM | John McEntee: The Left Wants to Ban TikTok Because It's Beginning to Shift the Culture to the Right

Forget China—John McEntee says it’s conservative memes, not Communist spies, that have the Left scrambling for a TikTok ban.

John McEntee walks alongside Donald Trump outside the White House, both wearing suits, during McEntee’s tenure as a top Trump aide.

ROLLINGSTONE.COM | Trump Could Make This Viral TikToker One of the Most Powerful People in Government

He handed out fake bills to the homeless “as a joke.” Now he might staff the next U.S. government. Totally normal stuff.

John McEntee appears as a guest on The Kevin Roberts Show, seated in a podcast studio and discussing politics across from host Kevin Roberts.

YOUTUBE.COM | The Kevin Roberts Show: John McEntee | Your Guide to Taking Back America

John McEntee isn’t looking for polite résumés—he’s looking for loyalty. And he’s got a plan to make sure the next administration knows the difference.

FOXNEWS.COM | Senate mulls TikTok ban as Trump-Zuckerberg battle brews in background

Meta’s been playing chess while Republicans played themselves. And John McEntee’s not letting it slide.

OCREGISTER.COM | John McEntee: With TikTok ban, Republicans got duped again

You wanted to look tough on China? Congrats — you just made Biden stronger and Facebook richer.

John McEntee appears on CNBC’s Squawk Box discussing TikTok regulation, with on-screen text reading “Will Congress restrict TikTok?”

CNBC.COM | The TikTok bill is ‘new censorship power for the government’, says The Right Stuff’s John McEntee

A conservative who actually likes TikTok? John McEntee says banning it won’t fix your politics—or your polling.

RUMBLE.COM | Right-Wing TikTok Star John McEntee on TikTok Ban, the Trump Administration, and More

From the West Wing to the “For You” page—John McEntee explains why banning TikTok might be the GOP’s dumbest idea yet.

John McEntee sits at a diner table in a TikTok video from The Right Stuff, speaking directly to the camera with a breakfast plate of scrambled eggs and sausage in front of him. A waffle and syrup are visible in the foreground. The on-screen caption reads “much more complicated than just science,” reflecting the app’s conservative commentary style.

FINANCE.YAHOO.COM | John McEntee’s @daterightstuff TikTok Provides A Window Into The Future of Political Communications, Business Development

Who needs Fox News when you’ve got 3.3 million TikTok followers, a plate of fries, and a punchline that makes the left melt down?

A promotional graphic for The Right Stuff dating app, co-founded by John McEntee, featuring a smartphone displaying a match screen that says “BOOM! You and Matt both liked each other.” To the right, a red hot air balloon with a couple inside floats through a pink sky, leaving a trail of heart icons behind it.

WASHINGTONEXAMINER.COM | How to date right: Romance is in the air with a former Trump aide’s new app for conservatives

When Jenny and Adam said “I do,” they also thanked the app that brought them together: a dating platform born from the Trump orbit, TikTok satire, and a very Orange County sense of swagger.

John McEntee appears in a Fox News Digital video interview, sitting on a couch with arms crossed, wearing a white polo shirt against a neutral-toned background. A large play button overlays the center of the screen.

FOXNEWS.COM | Ex-Trump aide John McEntee emerged as unlikely TikTok star by ‘calling out the craziness’ in America

McEntee didn’t set out to be TikTok-famous—but his blend of food, politics, and frat-boy smirks built a brand that conservatives couldn’t scroll past.

A stylized collage featuring John McEntee in a suit carrying a backpack alongside a man in sunglasses, a camouflage hat, and a fake beard, holding a walkie-talkie. The contrasting figures are set against a graphic blue-and-red background.

WASHINGTONPOST.COM | Duel of the TikTok boys: MAGA’s John McEntee v. comic Walter Masterson

What looks like TikTok trolling is actually one of the most effective battles for political mindshare—and McEntee’s playing to win.

John McEntee smiles while seated in a navy suit and patterned tie, with a blurred background featuring votive candles and a cross. The image reflects his polished public persona during and after his tenure in the Trump administration.

ENTREPRENEUR.COM | Founder of Date Right Harnesses the Power of Social Media to Grow His Influence Beyond Capitol Hill

While Republicans debated banning TikTok, John McEntee turned it into a pipeline for political influence, brand growth, and Gen Z relevance.

John McEntee appears in a TikTok video from the conservative dating app The Right Stuff, holding a bundle of plastic straws in an In-N-Out restaurant. A caption on screen reads, “Liberals stealing all the plastic straws to save the turtles 🐢,” reflecting the satirical, anti-liberal tone of the account’s content.

USATODAY.COM | Meet the dating app influencer who could help pick the next Republican administration

What do trick shots, TikTok, and right-wing matchmaking have in common? For John McEntee, they’re just stepping stones on the way to stocking the next conservative government.

Donald Trump descends the stairs of an airplane with a large American flag painted on the tail in the background. The image captures the visual grandeur often associated with his public appearances during the presidency, a period when John McEntee served as one of his most trusted aides.

NYTIMES.COM | Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025

Even before 2024, Trump’s inner circle was drafting a government overhaul: civil service protections scrapped, DOJ independence tossed, and the president’s authority supercharged.

AXIOS.COM | Trump's revenge

The Pentagon’s talent drain ramps up as McEntee’s loyalty litmus test reshapes top brass. Two more senior officials out — and Esper can’t stop it.

President Donald Trump listens as then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks at a White House press briefing. The image captures a tense moment during Trump’s presidency, a period in which John McEntee held significant influence over personnel decisions within the administration.

POLITICO.COM | Trump loyalty purge roils Pentagon