Trump Announces $30 Billion Gain From Federal Intel Stake

President Donald Trump announced that the United States government has generated more than $30 billion in unrealized gains from its holdings in Intel Corp. over a 90-day period. The federal government acquired a 10% stake in the semiconductor manufacturer in August 2025, purchasing 433.3 million shares at $20.47 per share for approximately $8.9 billion. This investment was funded through $5.7 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act and $3.2 billion from secure semiconductor initiatives.

The surge in value followed a strong quarterly earnings report from Intel, which reported $13.58 billion in revenue and earnings of 29 cents per share. With the stock price rising to $94.75, the government's stake is now valued at more than $41 billion.

The federal equity position has triggered political debate in the U.S. Senate. Senator Bernie Sanders argued that taxpayers have a right to a reasonable return when corporations receive federal aid. Conversely, Senator Rand Paul criticized the government's ownership of the company as overreach and a step toward socialism.