Trump Praises Palantir’s Military Role As Burry Sparks 30% Stock Slide
Palantir’s stock dropped sharply after investor Michael Burry reignited criticism, but Donald Trump stepped in with a public defense that shifted the narrative.
According to Business Insider and Yahoo Finance, Burry warned that rival AI firm Anthropic is outperforming Palantir, triggering a selloff that pushed the stock down as much as 8% and extended its 2026 losses near 30%.
Trump responded on Truth Social, praising the company’s “war fighting capabilities,” a comment that briefly helped stabilize shares during the trading session.
The clash highlights a deeper divide.
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Burry argues Palantir is overvalued and losing ground in the private AI sector, while Trump’s support underscores its role in U.S. defense and intelligence systems.
That connection is also where controversy builds.
Palantir has long faced scrutiny over its government surveillance capabilities and data analysis tools, raising questions about privacy and oversight.
The result is a stock caught between political backing and growing skepticism from investors.
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