Proton Mail Says It’s “Politically Neutral” While Praising Republican Party
theintercept.com
The “privacy-first” company surprised its user base when CEO Andy Yen lauded Trump on social media.

Summary

Proton Mail, known for its privacy-first email services, faced backlash after CEO Andy Yen praised the Republican Party and its antitrust stance.

The company initially posted and deleted a statement supporting Yen’s comments, later claiming an “internal miscommunication” and reiterating its political neutrality.

Critics question Proton’s impartiality, particularly as it cooperates with Swiss authorities on legal data requests.

Privacy advocates warn that political alignments could undermine trust, especially for Proton’s users—journalists and activists wary of government surveillance under administrations like Trump’s.

  • @[email protected]English
    7•8 days ago

    Im so sorry. I tried not to, but the pull was to strong. Ignore me please…

    But…

    The saying is “back pedal”, not “back petal”. “Back pedal” as in trying to pedal backwards on a bike. Not “back petal” as in trying to pick flowers at the back of a bush, maybe? Trying to not lie down on a bed of roses? Unsure.

      • @Snowclone
        2•8 days ago
         I'm so sorry but the Harvard Guid
 to Margin Spacing Standard is very off. 
 Sorry.
    • Bilb!English
      5•8 days ago

      I really don’t think there’s anything wrong with a respectful and well-intentioned correction.