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Market Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Trump says he should have asked for 'more' in Intel stake negotiations

Former President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that he regrets not negotiating a larger stake in Intel during recent discussions with CEO Pat Gelsinger, signaling continued high-level political interest in the company's strategic direction as it navigates process delays and competitive pressures from TSMC and Samsung.

Trump's comment underscores Intel's geopolitical importance to U.S. semiconductor sovereignty and hints at potential future involvement in the chipmaker's governance or capital structure. Intel shares have faced pressure from concerns about execution timelines for advanced nodes.

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