In a significant move, former President Trump announced that Intel has agreed to sell a 10% stake to the U.S. government, a decision that has stirred a mix of support and criticism. Proponents argue that this investment is crucial for national security and reshoring supply chains, while opponents, including some within the GOP, express concerns about the implications of government involvement in the chip industry, labeling it a potential step toward socialism. As the Trump administration solidifies plans for this acquisition, discussions surrounding the role of government in supporting domestic chipmakers are intensifying, with voices from both sides of the political spectrum weighing in on the necessity and implications of such a stake in a struggling company.