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Trump Appoints Airbnb Co-Founder to Revamp Federal Websites

8/24/2025

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President Trump appointed Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder, as the first Chief Design Officer to enhance federal web portals.
The "America by Design" initiative targets modernization of 26,000 outdated sites for improved user experience.
Gebbia will focus on accessibility for veterans and social security recipients, aiming for efficiency by 2026.
Critics raise concerns about whether design changes can address deeper issues like data security and equity.
The National Design Studio will assist in improving government digital services.

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President Trump appointed Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder, as the first Chief Design Officer to enhance federal web portals.
The "America by Design" initiative targets modernization of 26,000 outdated sites for improved user experience.
Gebbia will focus on accessibility for veterans and social security recipients, aiming for efficiency by 2026.
Critics raise concerns about whether design changes can address deeper issues like data security and equity.
The National Design Studio will assist in improving government digital services.