President Trump expressed optimism about Anthropic's progress and indicated a willingness to restore the company's defense contracts. In an interview with CNBC, Trump noted that Anthropic is "making good progress" and suggested that his administration might reconsider the company's exclusion from Department of Defense contracts, which he ordered in February. This development follows a recent meeting between Anthropic's CEO and White House officials, described as productive. Trump highlighted the company's potential, stating, "They are very smart, and I believe they can play a significant role."