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Senator presses nominee on Anduril equity; nominee says he will follow Office of Government Ethics recusal terms

3270256 · May 8, 2025
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Senators pressed the Army nominee about retaining equity in his former company, Anduril. The nominee said he will follow his Office of Government Ethics agreement and recusal terms; senators asked the committee to receive the recusal agreement for transparency.

During the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Blumenthal asked the Under Secretary nominee, Mr. Oberdahl, whether he would sell stock or equity he holds in Anduril, a defense technology company that has contracts with the Department of Defense. Blumenthal said the continued ownership raised an appearance of conflict of interest and sought a clear commitment.

Mr. Oberdahl answered that he would “abide by all of those…

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