On Friday, Congressmen Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Gary Palmer (R-AL), sent a letter to 23andMe making several inquiries about the company’s handling of Americans’ data.
So, a couple of thoughts. One is about how Republicans are taking direction from the WhiteHouse instead of holding it accountable. And the WhiteHouse is working closely with Palantir to exfil US Gov's most sensitive data.
Based on that I could see this inquiry being the lead action of eventually steering the DNA data from 23&Me into Palantir's hands.
Secondly and in support of the above: I'm in Gus Bilirakis' district and was a strong supporter of him and his dad before (disclosure:recovering conservative).
But in 2020 Gus began parroting the Big Lie, I assume to keep his seat. From then and until now, Gus has continually signaled his fealty to this admin (ex:via newsletter).
If the WH is in fact giving orders here, Gus is assuredly following them.
Based on that I could see this inquiry being the lead action of eventually steering the DNA data from 23&Me into Palantir's hands.
Secondly and in support of the above: I'm in Gus Bilirakis' district and was a strong supporter of him and his dad before (disclosure:recovering conservative).
But in 2020 Gus began parroting the Big Lie, I assume to keep his seat. From then and until now, Gus has continually signaled his fealty to this admin (ex:via newsletter).
If the WH is in fact giving orders here, Gus is assuredly following them.