Summary
The Trump administration is considering a proposal for the U.S. government to buy shares in Intel, a major chip-making company, which would make it a significant owner. This move is unusual because the government typically does not own parts of private companies.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is looking into buying equity (shares) in Intel.
- This would make the U.S. government a major stakeholder in the company.
- Intel is a major chipmaker, producing important components for electronics.
- The arrangement is considered unusual for government practices.
- The proposal was discussed on an NPR show with a Bloomberg reporter.