On the Capitol Hill forum, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp made some controversial remarks, including joking about drone-striking his business rivals and suggesting that protesters be sent to North Korea.
What Happened: The forum, organized by Jacob Helberg, a senior adviser to Karp, was intended to foster a connection between the tech industry and Congress. Karp’s comments, however, took a surprising political turn, reported Politico.
Karp, a featured speaker at the invite-only event, made the controversial comments during a one-on-one discussion with Helberg. He condemned “pagan” anti-Israel protests and suggested that the protesters be sent to North Korea for re-education.
“We're gonna do an exchange program sponsored by Karp,” he said on Wednesday, adding, “A couple months in North Korea, nice-tasting flavored bark. See how you feel about ...