Trump's former aide John McEntee accused of making online conversations with teenage girls

John McEntee, a former aide to Donald Trump and co-founder of a conservative dating app, has been accused of making uncomfortable online conversations with teenage girls. Two women, who were 18-year-old college freshmen at the time, have come forward to share their experiences with McEntee, alleging that he pushed conversations in directions that made them feel uncomfortable and invited them to visit him in Los Angeles.

According to the women told WIRED that McEntee contacted them on Instagram and began making inappropriate comments and requests. One of the women, who spoke to WIRED on condition of anonymity, said that McEntee repeatedly asked her to send him selfies and made comments about her age and appearance. The other woman, who was also 18 at the time, said that McEntee invited her to visit him in Los Angeles and made comments about her body.

McEntee's behavior has raised concerns about online harassment and the safety of teenage girls. The allegations against McEntee come at a time when there is growing concern about the prevalence of online harassment and the impact it can have on individuals, particularly women and girls.

The conservative dating app, which was launched in 2022 with backing from billionaire Peter Thiel, has been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability. The app's terms of service state that users must be at least 18 years old, but there is no verification process in place to ensure that users are meeting this requirement.

McEntee's behavior has also raised questions about his role in Project 2025, a roadmap for a second Trump administration that would radically roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ+ individuals. The plan, which was announced in May 2023, has been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability.