Intel CEO’s Conflicted Interests Spotlight a Dangerous Vulnerability in American Tech Security

The recent tumble in Intel’s stock price is no accident but rather a symptom of a deeper crisis threatening U.S. technological sovereignty. When President Trump called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing conflicts of interest tied to Chinese Communist Party-linked companies, he spotlighted a problem that goes far beyond one corporation—it underlines how vulnerable critical American industries have become to foreign entanglements. How Can We Trust Our Tech If Its Leaders Are Tied to China’s Military? Senator Tom Cotton’s letter to Intel’s board unveiled troubling details: Tan controls stakes in dozens of Chinese firms, including at...