04-04-2025
White House Internship Listing Sparks Heated Reactions
A joint post on Instagram from the official White House and POTUS accounts is being met with harsh reactions.
The post, published on Friday, April 4, features a photo of the White House beneath the message 'WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM' written in all caps, with the additional message, 'Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025' printed in much smaller type.
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Instagram users seem to be more interested in leaving snarky comments than applying for the position.
'Did Elon approve this message?' asked one, while another added, 'Doge is gonna cut them as soon as Elon finds out they're paid internships.'
Another suggested, 'The intern will be put in charge of DOGE.'
'Don't even think about applying if you ever said one bad thing about the US government- this administration doesn't like free speech,' another one posted.
'Willingly associate yourself with the Trump administration? Sounds like career suicide to me,' another person wrote.
A page on the official White House website describes the internship program to those interested.
'The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the 'People's House' accessible to future leaders from around the nation,' it reads. 'The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.'
The description continues, 'The President, First Lady, and White House staff are committed to providing young leaders an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and serve their country through the White House Internship Program. This program was developed to provide hands-on experience and cultivate meaningful skills.'
You can apply to be a White House intern here.
