Eric Trump-Backed Robot Startup Scores $24M Pentagon Deal — Sparks Fiery Reactions

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Eric Trump-Backed Robot Startup Scores $24M Pentagon Deal — Sparks Fiery Reactions

News (2 / 1) 24.04.2026 00:56 / Peter


Political Backlash

Democrats reacted sharply: Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the situation "corruption in plain sight" on X, while Rep. Ilhan Omar labeled the Trumps "the most corrupt first family," responding to clips of Eric's appearance. The Pentagon did not immediately comment.

Robots, Budgets and Global Pitching

The Defense Department's fiscal 2027 request includes $55 billion for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group within a $1.5 trillion total ask. The piece also notes other Trump-backed ventures pitching tech abroad amid heightened Middle East tensions and highlights first lady Melania Trump walking with a Figure AI humanoid at a White House tech summit.