Democrats question CISA director nominee over Palantir role
Original title: CISA director pick already drawing concern from Hill Dems over Palantir connection
The Trump administration nominated Palantir CISO Michael LoSapio for the long-vacant Senate-confirmed CISA director post.
The Trump administration intends to nominate Michael LoSapio, Palantir’s chief information security officer, as CISA director. Incoming Senate and House homeland security leaders Maggie Hassan and Bennie Thompson said Palantir’s DHS and ICE work raises independence concerns. Patrick Eddington of the Cato Institute said CISA already buys Palantir software and urged senators to examine holdings and recusal. House Chairman Andrew Garbarino welcomed a nominee and praised acting director Nick Andersen.
Unconfirmed: Whether LoSapio holds Palantir stock or would recuse himself is not established.
- Hassan said she will review the nomination but questions LoSapio’s independence.
- Thompson urged the Senate to thoroughly vet LoSapio before proceeding.
- Eddington called the resume thin and noted CISA is a Palantir customer.
- A former official said LoSapio’s name was first floated months ago.
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