Trump’s Push to Own Intel: Government Overreach or Strategic Move for American Tech Sovereignty?

President Donald Trump’s recent push for the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel is more than just a bold business maneuver—it represents a critical flashpoint in the ongoing struggle over America’s economic sovereignty and its technological future. Less than two weeks after publicly pressuring Intel’s CEO to step down amid national security concerns, the administration is now reportedly negotiating to convert billions in government grants into an ownership stake that could make Washington one of Intel’s largest shareholders. Is Government Ownership of Private Industry a Path to Security—or a Threat to Free Markets? While securing domestic chip manufacturing...