Emil Michael: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called Donald Trump a 'wannabe dictator'
Emil Michael · War with Iran + Pentagon vs Anthropic with Under Secretary of War Emil Michael · Mar 6, 2026 · at 1:10:52
Under Secretary of War Emil Michael comments on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's public statements about President Donald Trump amidst defense contract tensions.
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“You called president Trump and your 5000 word essay on Friday, a wannabe dictator. You're gonna have to apologize to more people than just me.”
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