President Trump's allies are targeting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, labeling him as a prominent figure in "AI doomerism" and the effective altruism movement. This campaign aims to portray effective altruism as a fringe ideology disconnected from mainstream American values. A memo circulating within Trump circles criticizes the movement for prioritizing hypothetical futures and non-human entities over living citizens. Amodei and his sister, Daniela, are identified as key figures in building this network, which critics deem dangerous and extreme. Anthropic itself is attempting to distance itself from the effective altruism label, with both Dario and Daniela Amodei denying strong affiliations. This opposition highlights a significant philosophical and political divide between MAGA ideology and Silicon Valley elites. White House insiders have reportedly deemed Amodei too "weird" for a meeting with Trump, reflecting a general discomfort with Anthropic's perceived liberal leanings. The memo also broadly associates effective altruism with controversial stances such as abortion and veganism. While not directly linking these to Amodei, it mentions Sam Bankman-Fried within critiques of the movement. It's important to note that criticism of effective altruism extends beyond MAGA circles, with some Democrats and tech entrepreneurs also expressing concerns. The effective altruism movement encompasses various areas of focus, including AI safety and animal welfare, championed by figures like Peter Singer. Amodei's emphasis on AI safety contrasts with other tech leaders promoting AI's benefits, potentially making Anthropic a continued target for Trump's allies.