Anthropic’s recent actions exemplify a concerning mix of arrogance and betrayal, offering a prime example of how not to engage with the United States Government or the Pentagon. The company’s approach this week has raised eyebrows and sparked debate over its business practices.

At the heart of this controversy is a fundamental issue: the Department of Defense must retain unfettered access to Anthropic’s models for any lawful use, particularly in safeguarding the nation. This stance is unwavering and stands as a pillar of national security priorities.

However, Anthropic and its CEO, Dario Amodei, appear to have taken a different path. Their actions, veiled in the language of “effective altruism,” seem to push a Silicon Valley agenda that some argue prioritizes ideology over national interest. This has been perceived by many as an attempt to manipulate the U.S. military through corporate posturing, which poses a risk to American lives.

The terms dictated by Anthropic seem to prioritize their own vision over the operational needs of American forces. This has led to accusations that the company seeks to exert undue influence over military decisions, a move that is seen as unacceptable.

As highlighted by former President Trump on Truth Social, the authority to guide the future of the U.S. armed forces rests with the Commander-in-Chief and the American public, not with tech executives who have not been elected to such roles. This statement reinforces the belief that military decisions should remain in the hands of those accountable to the nation as a whole.

As President Trump stated on Truth Social, the Commander-in-Chief and the American people alone will determine the destiny of our armed forces, not unelected tech executives.

Anthropic’s stance is fundamentally incompatible with American principles. Their relationship with the United States Armed Forces and the Federal Government has therefore been permanently altered.

In conjunction with the President’s directive for the Federal Government to cease all use of Anthropic’s technology, I am directing the Department of War to designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk to National Security. Effective immediately, no contractor, supplier, or partner that does business with the United States military may conduct any commercial activity with Anthropic. Anthropic will continue to provide the Department of War its services for a period of no more than six months to allow for a seamless transition to a better and more patriotic service.

America’s warfighters will never be held hostage by the ideological whims of Big Tech. This decision is final.