Erik Prince

Erik Prince

businessman United States

Erik Prince is an American businessman and former Navy SEAL best known as the founder of Blackwater, a private military company that gained notoriety for its role in the Iraq War. Prince has been involved in various controversial operations and has advocated for privatizing military functions. He has also been linked to political figures, including Donald Trump, and has been involved in discussions regarding U.S. foreign relations and military contracts. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of a meeting between Russian and American emissaries, indicating his continued influence in geopolitical matters.

Born on Jun 06, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
282,612
Power
2,264$
Sentiment
3.76
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Haiti 2 5.50 0.53% +0% 11,402,533 60,976 $20,000 107$
Croatia 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 4,105,267 2,119 $68,000 35$
Ecuador 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 17,643,060 9,071 $108,000 56$
Dominican Republic 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,918 $89,000 57$
Canada 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 21,161 $1,700,000 947$
South Africa 1 3.00 0.30% +0% 59,308,690 179,723 $350,000 1,061$
Ireland 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 5,030,000 2,643 $5,100 3$
Totals 8 146,342,698 282,611 $2,340,100 2,266$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: The billionaire classes and their bland hand-picked associates’ dreamscape was savaging democracies, serviced by non-unionised labour, AI robots and former US special forces Erik 'Blackwater' Prince’s mercenary-multitudes. 3

Mail & Guardian: Aliens, billionaires, swivel-eyed fake news cults and end times – The Mail & Guardian

Ireland Ireland: Erik Prince, a private military contractor and prominent supporter of US president Donald Trump, is working with Haiti’s government to conduct lethal operations against gangs. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A desperate Haiti turns to Erik Prince, Trump ally, in fight against gangs – The Irish Times

Haiti Haiti: Erik Prince is the founder of the private military company Blackwater and is involved in operations in Haiti. 5

Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898: Haïti fait appel à une firme spécialisée pour lutter contre les gangs

Haiti Haiti: Erik Prince is the founder of the private military company Blackwater and is involved in operations in Haiti. 6

Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898: Haïti fait appel à une firme spécialisée pour lutter contre les gangs, selon le New York Times

France France: Erik Prince is known for founding the private security company Blackwater and has been involved in various government contracts. 4

Le Monde: Erik Prince, l’Américain qui rêve de privatiser l’armée et de délocaliser les prisons