Congress Is Trading Palantir Stock

Benzinga

Palantir Technologies stock is drawing renewed attention in early 2026 following U.S. military action in Venezuela and increased investor focus on government-linked companies.  While there is no confirmed connection between Palantir and the operation, analysts note that geopolitical events often drive interest in defense and government contractors. Public disclosures also show that multiple members of Congress bought or sold Palantir stock in 2025, according to required filings tracked by Benzinga.  This video breaks down what’s confirmed, what’s speculation, and why transparency around government trades continues to matter for markets.

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00:00Palantir stock is moving again and Congress owns it.

00:03Palantir was one of the most searched tickers on Benzinga Pro to end 2025,

00:07and it's drawing fresh attention in early 2026 as markets react to U.S. military action in Venezuela.

00:13There's no confirmed link between Palantir and the operation,

00:16but because Palantir is a major government contractor,

00:19some investors believe the stock is worth watching during geopolitical events.

00:23Mizuho analysts noted that a surge in social media discussion around Palantir

00:27made it a name to monitor according to Barron's.

00:30At the same time, public disclosures showed that multiple members of Congress

00:34bought or sold Palantir stock throughout 2025.

00:38These were trades reported through required filings

00:40and tracked by Benzinga's government traders database.

00:43Some lawmakers who traded the stock also serve on committees tied to defense or government oversight,

00:48which has raised transparency questions in the past,

00:51including late disclosures flagged under the Stock Act.

00:54This isn't about accusations, it's about visibility.

00:57And when global events move markets, investors watch who's already positioned.

01:02And that's why...

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