qwant news | CNN’s Aaron Blake Calls Out Trump for ‘Publicly Promoting the Business of a Donor’ Amid ...
Aaron Blake, a senior political reporter for CNN, used his Friday X post to accuse President Donald Trump of “publicly promoting the business of a donor” after Trump praised Palantir Technologies on Truth Social. Blake highlighted that Trump not only lauded the company’s capabilities but also included its stock ticker (PLTR), effectively telling his followers how to locate and buy the shares. The criticism came at a time when Palantir’s stock had been sliding, down about 15% and trading near $128 amid a broader sell‑off in software and artificial‑intelligence firms.
Trump’s original message, shared earlier that day, claimed that “Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has proven to have great war‑fighting capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies!!! President DJT.” The endorsement aligns with recent reporting that the U.S. military has deployed Palantir’s AI‑driven Maven system to identify targets in the Middle East, including strikes on Iran that began in late February. Government contracts, particularly with the Pentagon and ICE, now represent more than half of Palantir’s U.S. revenue.
The episode also surfaced internal unease at Palantir over its political direction. In October, communications chief Lisa Gordon described the company’s growing alignment with the Trump administration as “concerning,” a remark later removed from The Information’s channels. Beyond the stock dip, Palantir is listed among corporate donors funding Trump’s proposed $300 million White House ballroom expansion, a project backed by other major firms such as Lockheed Martin, Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
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