Former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester Takes Advisory Role with Palantir
The former Montana senator will advise on government services as Democrats prepare to scrutinize the company’s federal contracts and surveillance claims.
- On Monday, software firm Palantir hired former Sen. Jon Tester as an adviser, linking the firm to a former Democratic lawmaker during President Donald Trump's second term.
- Palantir's $2 billion in federal contracts face criticism from human rights groups over its $30 million "ImmigrationOS" tool built for ICE to track migrants and facilitate deportations.
- Addressing the controversy, Tester insisted his role is "not lobbying" and strictly "advisory in nature," arguing the firm avoids building "big databases" or trading private data.
- Critics including journalist Zaid Jilani labeled the hire "corrupt," while pollster Adam Carlson called it "the grossest way" to end a career, reflecting broader tech industry revolving-door concerns.
- Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden plans to press the company on surveillance contracts next year, warning "compulsory processes will be on the table" if Palantir remains unresponsive.
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