# The U.S. government is making an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock.

*semiconductor · news · 2025-08-23 · Hot Hardware*

## Key points

- President Trump reversed his stance on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, now publicly endorsing him.
- The U.S. government is investing $8.9 billion in Intel common stock, securing a 10% stake.
- The $8.9 billion investment includes $5.7 billion from unpaid CHIPS Act grants and $3.2 billion Defense funds.
- This government stake is passive, with no board representation or operational control over Intel.
- SoftBank also recently invested $2 billion in Intel, expanding external confidence in U.S. chip innovation.

**Companies:** Intel
**Countries:** United States

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