Historic Acquisition: Trump Administration Secures 10% Stake in Intel Corporation
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration announced on August 22, 2025, that the U.S. government has acquired a 10% equity stake in Intel Corporation. This makes taxpayers one of the largest shareholders in the struggling chipmaker. The $8.9 billion investment was funded through remaining CHIPS Act grants and Defense Department programs.
Under the agreement, the government purchased 433.3 million Intel shares at $20.47 per share, representing a 9.9% ownership stake. Despite the significant investment, the government will maintain passive ownership with no board representation or governance rights. However, it will vote with Intel’s board on shareholder matters.
The deal comes as Intel faces significant challenges, having fallen behind rivals like Nvidia and AMD in the artificial intelligence race. CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who recently implemented layoffs affecting over 20,000 workers, called the partnership crucial for ensuring “the world’s most advanced technologies are American made.” Trump indicated he hopes to see “many more” similar deals, potentially forming the basis of an American sovereign wealth fund.
Source: Intel Newsroom