The U.S. government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel Corporation, valued at approximately $11 billion, as announced by President Donald Trump on Friday, August 22, 2025. The shares were reportedly received free of charge by the White House.
Intel clarified that the government purchased 9.9% of its shares, totaling 433.3 million at a price of $20.47 per share, amounting to $8.9 billion. Of this total, $5.7 billion will come from already allocated but unpaid government grants, while the remaining $3.2 billion will be funded through the Secure Enclave national security program.
This acquisition marks a significant move by the U.S. government, reminiscent of the 2009 decision during the Obama administration when the government acquired a 60% stake in General Motors amid the financial crisis. This latest investment signals a continued trend of government involvement in key industries during challenging economic times.
Additionally, Trump previously approved the export of Nvidia and AMD chips to China, with the U.S. government set to receive 15% of the revenue from those sales. The implications of this investment in Intel could reshape the competitive landscape in the semiconductor industry and enhance national security efforts in technology.
