China Hawk Rep. Mike Gallagher Is Taking A Job At Palantir

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The Wisconsin congressman had recently introduced a bill to force TikTok to divest from Chinese owners or face a ban.

It is unclear what Gallagher’s title will be at the company, or what his role will entail. The move is a major coup for Palantir, which has been tightening its relationship with the US Department of Defense as its focus on Taiwan increases.Gallagher has worked closely with another China hawk, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission commissioner, Jacob Helberg in recent months as part offor a bill banning TikTok from operating in the U.S. while under Chinese ownership.

 

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