Last Updated on June 19, 2025
Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm, secured significant government contracts under the Trump administration.
The contracts total over $1.9 billion, encompassing a major $795 million Pentagon deal, over $113 million in federal contracts, a $30 million ICE agreement, and a nearly $1 billion Navy contract. The Palantir-Trump deal aims to create a centralized federal data platform.
This platform uses Palantir’s Foundry to enhance efficiency across agencies like DHS and IRS. The agreement reflects a strategic alignment with Trump’s goal to modernize government operations. Read the full New York Times article.
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Contract Details and Financial Impact
The Palantir-Trump deal includes several key contracts. A $795 million contract with the Pentagon focuses on data management. Over $113 million in new and extended federal contracts span various agencies. A $30 million deal with ICE tracks migrant movements. A nearly $1 billion software contract with the Navy was signed in November 2024.
Palantir’s stock (PLTR) surged over 140% since Trump’s re-election. According to the Economic Times,
The stock market liked what it saw. Palantir shares jumped 5.38% after the announcement and are now trading over 150% higher compared to post-election 2024 levels. But behind the stock surge, there’s a deeper story about privacy, AI surveillance, and what it means when one tech firm gets the keys to America’s data.
The P/E ratio exceeds 500, raising sustainability concerns. These financial details underscore the scale of the Palantir-Trump deal. Read the Economic Times article.
Purpose and Technology of the Palantir
The deal supports a March 2025 Trump executive order. The order, “Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos,” mandates data sharing. Read the White House executive order.
Palantir’s Foundry organizes and analyzes data. It aims to merge information from Social Security, IRS, and immigration systems. The technology enhances government efficiency.
It combats waste, fraud, and abuse. However, it raises concerns about data access and surveillance. The Palantir-Trump deal is part of a broader strategy to modernize operations. Read the White House executive order.
Agencies Involved in the Palantir-Trump Deal
The Palantir-Trump deal involves multiple federal agencies. Current users include DHS, Pentagon, and Health and Human Services.
Palantir is in talks with the Social Security Administration and IRS. These agencies leverage Foundry to integrate data.
The platform breaks down information silos. It aligns with Trump’s push for centralized data sharing.
The agreement aims to create a vast federal data platform. This platform ties together millions of Americans’ private records. Read the New Republic article.
