Latest "Erik-PRince" stories

House intel chair plans criminal referral for Blackwater founder

Questions have long surrounded a mysterious meeting between Erik Prince and a Russian with ties to that country's president.

4 years ago

Mattis is out, and Blackwater is back: ‘We are coming’

Mattis' resignation may revive plans to privatize the Afghanistan war.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

Here’s the blueprint for Erik Prince’s $5 billion plan to privatize the Afghanistan war

The U.S. has spent $1 trillion in Afghanistan. The Blackwater founder asks, is it time to try something new?

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

Infamous contractor wants to privatize the Afghanistan war (again)

The founder of Blackwater says he could help win the war in Afghanistan with 6,000 security contractors.

By Neil Fotre

5 years ago

Source: Blackwater founder considering Wyoming Senate bid

Blackwater Worldwide founder Erik Prince is considering a Republican primary challenge to Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, a senior member of the Senate GOP leadership team, in a race that could pit the party’s establishment against insurgents fueled by allies of President Donald Trump.

6 years ago

MISFIRE: A private air force?

Turning over the war in Afghanistan to a shadowy company based in Dubai? Not a good idea.

6 years ago