Remember when Intel was the king of semiconductors? The company hasn’t been doing so well lately, thanks to a series of missteps. While Intel is far from doomed, the company could use some help. And that help might come from none other than the Trump administration, where a report suggests it wants a stake in Intel.
Trump to take stake in Intel
According to a Bloomberg report, it appears that the Trump administration has discussed taking a potential stake in Intel. This means that it is possible that the US government may end up owning a part of the company. In a way, it makes sense. US President Donald Trump has been pushing for more companies to make their chips locally. He recently slapped a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors.
If he wants to see his dream come to fruition, bailing out one of the country’s largest and most prominent chip makers might be key. It’s also a very interesting change in sentiment. Recently, Trump called out Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, asking for him to be fired. However, it wasn’t long after that both parties made up, with Trump calling Tan’s success and rise an “amazing story.”
But the US government isn’t alone in thinking of buying Intel, or part of it. There were rumors dating back to 2024 that suggested Apple and Samsung were interested too. More recently, another report claimed that TSMC would acquire a 20% stake in the company.
Intel’s missteps over the years
Intel is still very much present in many PCs and laptops today. However, its reputation has taken a hit. For starters, the company was slow to react to mobile. It took its time making its own mobile chips, ultimately allowing Qualcomm to dominate the scene.
Then, there were issues with its Raptor Lake series of CPUs. This was due to a bug that caused the chip to request excessive voltage. This led to PCs crashing and, in some cases, being physically damaged as a result. All of this definitely had an impact on how Intel is being perceived.
Intel’s previous CEO, Pat Gelsinger, who was tasked with turning things around, left last year. Now, his positioned has been filled by Tan, who is taking steps to ensure the future of the company.
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