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Palantir CEO Alex Karp shifts toward Democrats following US midterms

Palantir CEO Alex Karp is pivoting toward Democrats in the wake of the US midterm elections, describing his philosophy and his company's software products as progressive.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp speaking in an interview with Politico.
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp is pivoting toward Democrats following the US midterm elections, describing his philosophy as progressive and asserting that the enterprise software company's products are essentially progressive, according to reporting from Politico.[3][4][5][6]

Karp pointed to his personal background to support his stance, stating that he was raised in a far-left environment and has identified with the Democratic party his entire life. Karp asserted that he knows more about being a progressive than almost anybody on the planet and maintained that all of Palantir's products align with that worldview.[1][2][6]

Politico also reported that Karp acknowledged past enforcement missteps by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and praised Donald Trump for previously stating that ICE went too far.[4][5]

Key facts

  • Politico reported that Palantir CEO Alex Karp is pivoting toward Democrats after the US midterm elections.
  • Karp described his philosophy as progressive and stated that Palantir's products are essentially progressive.
  • Karp stated he has been a Democrat his entire life, grew up in a far-left environment, and knows more about being a progressive than almost anyone.
  • Karp acknowledged ICE enforcement missteps and praised Donald Trump for saying ICE went too far, according to Politico.

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  1. GI

    Gizmodo@GizmodoPost on X ·

    Palantir's MAGA CEO After the Midterms: 'I’ve Been a Democrat My Whole Life' https://t.co/W6i67o1MOH

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  2. MN

    Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·

    🇺🇸 Palantir CEO Alex Karp, now that Democrats have won the Midterms: "I've been a Democrat my whole life. I grew up in a far-left environment. I know more about being a progressive than almost anybody on the planet. I absolutely believe all of our products are essentially progressive." Who's regulating me now? Oh yeah, I'm a Democrat 😂 Writer: Michael https://t.co/0VIT8xksQs

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  3. TN

    The New Republic@newrepublicPost on X ·

    Palantir’s Alex Karp Says He’s a Progressive After Blue Wave Election https://t.co/1eCIopR3zD

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  4. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    After the US midterms, Palantir CEO Alex Karp pivots toward Democrats, describing his philosophy as progressive and acknowledging ICE's enforcement missteps (Politico) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  5. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    After the US midterms, Palantir CEO Alex Karp pivots toward Democrats, describing his philosophy as "progressive" and praising Trump for saying ICE went too far (Politico) Politico : After the US midterms, Palantir CEO Alex Karp pivots toward Democrats, describing his philosophy as “progressive” and praising Trump for saying ICE went too far — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco and Irie Sentner — Good Wednesday morning — and a special note of gratitude and thanks to all the vets on Veterans Day.

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  6. UW

    unusual_whales@unusual_whalesPost on X ·

    Palantir CEO Alex Karp says the company’s products are “essentially progressive.� “I’ve been a Democrat my whole life. I grew up in a far left environment. I know more about being a progressive than almost anybody on the planet, and I absolutely believe Palantir — all of our products are essentially progressive,� Karp said.

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