Windscribe trolls Mullvad's political donation crisis with a 'scandal' of its own
- Windscribe has released a satirical statement mocking Mullvad's PR crisis
- Mullvad's co-founder donated roughly $500,000 to Sweden's populist Örebro Party, sparking user backlash
- Mullvad confirmed the donation "is not part of Mullvad's values or mission"
Rival providers in the best VPN market rarely miss an opportunity to capitalize on a competitor's misstep, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Mullvad is no exception.
In a satirical response to the recent news that a Mullvad co-founder made a massive political donation, Windscribe has issued a mock apology regarding its own CEO’s financial contributions.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Mullvad VPN co-founder Daniel Berntsson donated 5 million Swedish kronor (around $514,000) to the controversial populist Örebro Party in Sweden. Berntsson, who stated the donation was made personally to support the party's anti-corruption stance, contributed a sum that accounted for 72% of the party's total income last year.
The disclosure forced Mullvad into...
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