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Anthropic CEO Blames Pentagon Fallout on Political Stance

The Wire·March 8, 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei suggested in an internal memo that the company's strained relationship with the Pentagon resulted from its refusal to support former President Trump. Unlike some competitors, Anthropic has not donated to Trump or praised him, which Amodei implies affected government dealings. This political dimension adds complexity to AI firms' government contracts.