President Trump on Tuesday unveiled America.gov, a new artificial intelligence-powered website designed to help Americans navigate the federal bureaucracy and access government services. Speaking at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Trump hailed the platform as a transformative step in making government more accessible.
Trump credited Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who now serves as the first-ever U.S. chief design officer and leads the National Design Studio (NDS), as the "mastermind behind many of the incredible breakthroughs." The president framed the initiative as part of his broader deregulation push, which has been a cornerstone of his second term.
"It's the ultimate product. It's called America when you think about it," Trump said. "With America.gov, the federal government no longer stands in your way, and it stands only at your service. And that's what we're doing. We're simplifying it. We're glamorizing it. We're making it what it should be."
The website features a search bar where users can ask questions about navigating federal services. According to the site, all answers are sourced from official government websites and include links to the original pages. Trump emphasized that the project has been in development since the early days of his second administration.
"Instead of forcing citizens to search through the endless maze of tens of thousands of terrible government websites and rules, and more than 10,000 forms … you'll now have one front door for every single question," he said.
Trump also addressed security and privacy, claiming that "in theory" the website cannot be hacked. "It's built from the ground up with your privacy and security totally in mind," he said. "To ensure that your personal information is not collected or stored, and your conversation disappears when you leave, and everything stays totally private."
The site currently provides information and links, but by early 2027 it will allow users to complete forms, applications, and renewals—such as enrolling in Medicare or applying for a passport. Trump signed an executive order at the event directing federal agencies to integrate their services with the platform.
The event featured demonstrations of the website's capabilities, with several Cabinet officials, administration staff, and technology leaders in attendance. The launch comes amid ongoing political battles, including Republican senators' revolt over a $1 billion funding clawback and pollster Frank Luntz's warning that Trump's midterm playbook could backfire.
Critics have questioned the feasibility and security of the AI-driven approach, while supporters see it as a long-overdue modernization of government services. The administration's push for the portal also coincides with testimony from special counsel Jack Smith and the broader tech policy agenda.
As America.gov rolls out, its success will depend on whether it can deliver on its promises of simplicity and security, and whether agencies will comply with the executive order. For now, the White House is touting it as a major achievement of Trump's second term.
