Proton Mail CEO clarifies political stance after praising Republican Party

Proton Mail's CEO Andy Yen recently praised the Republican Party on social media, surprising many users who view the company as politically neutral. The post was quickly deleted, and Proton clarified that it does not express political opinions. Yen stated that the deleted post resulted from an internal miscommunication and reaffirmed Proton's commitment to political neutrality. He emphasized that the company will avoid sharing political opinions in the future. Proton Mail has faced scrutiny for previously complying with law enforcement requests, including sharing user data with authorities. The company maintains that it does not comply with U.S. subpoenas and emphasizes user privacy.