# Alex Karp says he's a lifelong Democrat — and Palantir's products are 'essentially progressive'

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3 outlets covering · First listed: Business Insider, Nov 11, 2026, 10:49 AM · Read it: <https://www.businessinsider.com/alex-karp-palantir-democrat-progressive-midterms-2026-11>

Palantir CEO Alex Karp told Politico that he's a lifelong Democrat, and that President Donald Trump mishandled immigration.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM: [After the US midterms, Palantir CEO Alex Karp pivots toward Democrats, describing his philosophy as "progressive" and praising Trump for saying ICE went too far (Politico)](<https://www.techmeme.com/261111/p29>) — Techmeme (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:30 AM: [Palantir CEO Alex Karp Says He Is Open To Backing Democrats In 2028 Elections](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/11/11/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-says-he-is-open-to-backing-democrats-in-2028-elections/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States)
  Karp has been critical of the Democratic party in recent years, blasting its immigration policies and social agenda.
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:49 AM: [Alex Karp says he's a lifelong Democrat — and Palantir's products are 'essentially progressive'](<https://www.businessinsider.com/alex-karp-palantir-democrat-progressive-midterms-2026-11>) — Business Insider (Digital news, United States)
  Palantir CEO Alex Karp told Politico that he's a lifelong Democrat, and that President Donald Trump mishandled immigration.
