Trump Administration Secures 9.9% Stake in Intel Worth $10 Billion, Embraces New Corporate Support Model

According to BlockBeats, on May 18, the Trump administration is establishing a new corporate support model focused on directly holding equity stakes in U.S. critical industries including semiconductors, rare minerals, and nuclear energy, rather than relying solely on traditional bailouts, subsidies, or tax incentives.

Intel represents the flagship case. In August 2025, the Trump administration secured approximately 9.9% of Intel's shares valued at $10 billion when the chipmaker faced declining market share and high debt pressure. Treasury Secretary Howard Lutnick's team views this approach as both supporting troubled U.S. enterprises and potentially generating venture capital-like long-term returns for U.S. fiscal revenues. Intel's stock price has risen notably following the transaction.