In an era where political polarization affects even matters of the heart, a niche dating application is making waves among young conservatives. Date Right, founded by former Trump administration official John McEntee in November 2022, has produced its first high-profile success story: the whirlwind romance of Mia and Tayler, who met on the platform and married within 99 days. The couple’s story highlights the growing demand for politically aligned dating spaces. 

Finding Love in 99 Days

Tayler, 24, and Mia, 20, connected through the app in February 2023, initially drawn to each other’s profiles featuring Bible verses. Their courtship, though primarily digital at first, quickly evolved into nightly FaceTime calls and shared Bible studies.

The pair’s first in-person meeting occurred at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Tayler needed a camera operator — a practical excuse that led to his first face-to-face interaction with Mia. Despite the geographical challenge of Mia being in Florida and Tayler in Utah, the couple navigated the distance through frequent visits.

Their relationship progressed rapidly, culminating in an engagement at Big Cottonwood Canyon during a sunrise hike. The couple was baptized together later that day, underlining the religious values that brought them together. They held an intimate wedding with 50 guests at their local Utah church. 

It’s just one of many blossoming love stories made possible by Date Right.

John McEntee On Founding Date Right

John McEntee, who served as director of White House personnel during the Trump administration, created Date Right after identifying a gap in the dating app market. The platform distinguishes itself by featuring prompts aligned with conservative values and allowing users to post about political events and rallies they plan to attend.

Both Mia and Tayler previously struggled with mainstream dating apps, finding them misaligned with their values and goals. The couple now advocates for Date Right within their social circles, viewing it as more than just a dating platform but a community-building tool for young conservatives.

The app’s approach reflects a broader trend of political segregation in dating preferences, with McEntee positioning Date Right as a solution for conservatives who feel alienated by mainstream dating platforms. The platform emphasizes traditional values and long-term relationships, with features designed to connect users based on shared political and religious beliefs.

Creating Conservative Spaces For Connection

For Mia and Tayler, who discovered their shared values through the app’s targeted approach, the platform provided an alternative to what they describe as the “often-liberal landscape” of mainstream dating apps. Their rapid progression from matching to marriage demonstrates the platform’s effectiveness in connecting individuals with shared conservative values rooted in faith.

The couple’s story has become a testament to Date Right’s mission of creating meaningful connections among conservative singles. Both maintain active social media presences where they share their experience and encourage other conservatives to consider digital platforms for finding partners with shared values.

As Date Right grows, John McEntee is positioning the platform not merely as a dating app but as part of a larger movement to foster community among young conservatives. The app’s success with couples like Mia and Tayler suggests there may be a sustainable market for politically segmented dating platforms.