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Palantir's Karp Declares Anti-Woke Stance Amid 63% Revenue Surge

11/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

Palantir CEO Alex Karp announced on November 3, 2025, that the company is "the first to be completely anti-woke" during an earnings call.
The company reported nearly $1.2 billion in revenue, marking a 63% year-over-year increase, with U.S. commercial revenue rising 121%.
Karp criticized the elite's indifference to working-class Americans affected by the fentanyl crisis, arguing that a wealthier demographic would prompt a stronger response.
He urged a focus on average Americans and a return to a shared national identity.

History

Historical Context

The anti-woke movement emerged in the late 2010s as a backlash against perceived excesses of political correctness, gaining momentum by 2021. This cultural clash, highlighted by Alex Karp's comments on class divides, reflects a broader trend where companies like Palantir reported a 63% revenue increase, indicating a shift in consumer sentiment towards populist narratives amid ongoing societal issues, including the fentanyl crisis.

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Story summary

Palantir CEO Alex Karp announced on November 3, 2025, that the company is "the first to be completely anti-woke" during an earnings call.
The company reported nearly $1.2 billion in revenue, marking a 63% year-over-year increase, with U.S. commercial revenue rising 121%.
Karp criticized the elite's indifference to working-class Americans affected by the fentanyl crisis, arguing that a wealthier demographic would prompt a stronger response.
He urged a focus on average Americans and a return to a shared national identity.

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