Trump Army Appointee Pressured to Divest Defense Contractor Stock

Michael Obadal, appointed to a major Army acquisition role by President Trump, is under fire for holding significant stock in Anduril Industries—a defense contractor his office will oversee. After journalists revealed the conflict, lawmakers from both parties demanded he divest or step away from any dealings that could benefit Anduril. Obadal has promised to comply “as appropriate,” but critics say this scenario highlights the “revolving door” between government and private industry.