diff --git a/frontend/src/App.tsx b/frontend/src/App.tsx
index e63bfae..eb34b10 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.tsx
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ function AuthGate({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
     const acquire = async () => {
       // Dev mode: skip MSAL, just call /auth/me directly
       if (import.meta.env.DEV || accounts.length === 0) {
-        if (!user && !loading) fetchMe()
+        if (!user) fetchMe()
         return
       }
       try {