Rosen vs Hegseth ERUPTS Over Anthropic Label, Accuses War Secy of Personal Vendetta In Anthropic

A fiery Senate exchange saw Jacky Rosen accuse Pete Hegseth of letting personal disputes influence a major national security decision involving Anthropic. Rosen suggested the move to label the company a security risk may be tied to a public contract disagreement. Hegseth strongly rejected the claim, launching a sharp critique of Anthropic’s leadership. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over the role of artificial intelligence in defense, potential conflicts of interest, and how political and personal dynamics may shape high-stakes policy decisions.