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Trump's Citizenship Database Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Concerns

6/6/2025

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In May 2025, President Trump's collaboration with Palantir to establish a centralized citizenship database ignited a firestorm of criticism. Former supporters voiced alarm, equating the initiative to authoritarian surveillance. This backlash underscored deep-seated fears about government overreach and the troubling intersection of technology and personal privacy in America.

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Story summary

In May 2025, President Trump's collaboration with Palantir to establish a centralized citizenship database ignited a firestorm of criticism. Former supporters voiced alarm, equating the initiative to authoritarian surveillance. This backlash underscored deep-seated fears about government overreach and the troubling intersection of technology and personal privacy in America.