White House Pushes “Intel Model”: Trump Wants State Investments in Private Companies

President Donald Trump’s administration has taken its first step toward creating a U.S. sovereign wealth fund — the federal government has officially acquired a 10% stake in Intel. The $8.9 billion deal, financed through the CHIPS Act and national security chip funds, marks a major shift in America’s economic strategy. On Truth Social, Trump declared this is only the beginning:

“I’ll be making deals like this for our country all day long. Stupid people are angry about something that brings jobs and money back to the USA.”

U.S. Eyes Its Own Sovereign Wealth Fund White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed the broader goal of building a government-run investment fund capable of systematically acquiring stakes in U.S. companies. Intel’s case, he said, is the first example of how sovereign-style investments could work. Hassett also hinted that similar deals might not be limited to the chip sector:

“The President believes the U.S. should have a sovereign wealth fund. Intel is the first step.”

Intel Warns: State Ownership Brings Risks In filings to regulators, Intel cautioned that the government stake could pose several risks: 🔹 International sales impact – some countries may see U.S. state ownership as a barrier to business.

🔹 Deterring partners – converting grants into equity could discourage other government partners.

🔹 Shareholder dilution – shares were issued to the government at a discount, reducing the value for existing investors.

Political Context: Powell and the Fed During a TV interview, Hassett also addressed the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump has not yet decided whether to replace or keep him when his term ends in 2025. According to Hassett, the review is being led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is evaluating “a number of excellent candidates.” Hassett described Powell’s recent Jackson Hole speech as “reasonable,” but stressed that the Fed has been “too slow to act.”

What’s Next: AI, Crypto, Energy? Intel remains the only company so far to accept state capital. But analysts warn that if the model expands, firms in other sectors could face similar pressure: 🔹 Artificial intelligence

🔹 Crypto infrastructure

🔹 Energy Trump’s administration is opening the door to a major transformation of American capitalism — federalized investments in private companies. One thing is certain: the U.S. government is now a shareholder in one of the world’s biggest chipmakers. And Trump has made it clear: he wants more.

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