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Palantir CEO Backs Trump Amid Controversial Military Ties

4/11/2026

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Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, attended Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Palantir on Truth Social, noting its military capabilities as stock fell 15%.
The U.S. military uses Palantir's AI platform for targeting in the Middle East, including Iran strikes.
Karp shifted to back the Trump administration, provoking dissent and departures after his Israel stance following Hamas attack on October 7.

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Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, attended Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Palantir on Truth Social, noting its military capabilities as stock fell 15%.
The U.S. military uses Palantir's AI platform for targeting in the Middle East, including Iran strikes.
Karp shifted to back the Trump administration, provoking dissent and departures after his Israel stance following Hamas attack on October 7.