Online dating platforms aren’t new, but a specialized dating platform is making headlines in conservative spaces. Date Right, launched by former Trump administration official John McEntee in late 2022, filled a void in the market by connecting young conservatives with like-minded potential matches. In a market where the majority of dating apps cater to left-leaning young people, Date Right offers an alternative space for singles with conservative values.
John McEntee believes the platform is already a resounding success. He points to the story of Mia, 20, and Tayler, 24, two Date Right users whose whirlwind romance evolved from a match to marriage in just three months. In McEntee’s view, providing conservatives with the right environment for connection can convert these digital connections into lasting love based on conservative values.
Finding Lasting Love On John McEntee’s Dating App
Date Right distinguishes itself from mainstream dating apps by focusing on conservative values and political alignment. Instead of conventional dating prompts, the platform enables users to share information about political events and conservative gatherings, creating opportunities for in-person meetings within an ideologically aligned space.
Mia and Tayler’s journey began in February 2023 when they matched on the platform, initially attracted to each other’s profiles featuring Bible verses. Their courtship started with nightly FaceTime calls and shared Biblical studies. These connections soon led to their first in-person meeting at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where their professional collaboration as camera operators quickly evolved into a deeper personal connection.
Despite the geographical challenge of Mia living in Florida and Tayler in Utah, their shared values and Christian faith accelerated the relationship. After several cross-country visits, Mia decided to relocate to Utah permanently. Eager to make things official, Tayler proposed to Mia during a sunrise hike at Big Cottonwood Canyon. Not only did Mia say yes, but the couple also scheduled a joint baptism later that day to solidify their commitment to each other and God. The couple later planned an intimate wedding ceremony with 50 guests at their local Utah church.
Providing Alternative Spaces for Conservatives Beyond 2024
McEntee, created Date Right after identifying what he saw as a gap in the dating app market. The platform aims to build more than just romantic connections, positioning itself as a community-building tool for young conservatives with similar values and relationship goals.
For Mia and Tayler, the platform provided an alternative to mainstream dating apps, which they had found unsuitable for their need to find a marriage-focused relationship built on Christian values. Their experience highlights a growing trend toward specialized dating platforms that cater to ideological and value-based communities.
The couple’s rapid progression from matching to marriage – taking just 99 days – demonstrates the potential effectiveness of politically aligned dating platforms. Their story has made them advocates for Date Right within their social circles, where they encourage others to consider online dating within conservative spaces.
As Date Right continues establishing itself in the online dating market, it represents a broader trend of specialized platforms catering to specific demographic and ideological groups. The success of couples like Mia and Tayler suggests there may be a sustainable market for dating apps like John McEntee’s that prioritize political and religious alignment in matchmaking.