- Trump meets Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling his success “amazing.”
- The praise follows a previous call for Tan to resign.
What happened: Trump praises Intel CEO after previous resignation call
US President Donald Trump met Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday. Trump called Tan’s rise “an amazing story” in a post on Truth Social. This comes after a sharp reversal in Trump’s earlier call for Tan to resign. A few days ago, Trump had said Tan was “highly conflicted” and needed to step down from his role.
During the meeting, Trump, along with other cabinet members, discussed Intel’s plans to strengthen US technology and manufacturing leadership. The company confirmed the meeting took place, and Tan spoke candidly about Intel’s goals. Tan took over as CEO in March, inheriting a company struggling to compete in artificial intelligence and spending heavily on its foundry business.
The sharp tone change from Trump is notable. Last week, Senator Tom Cotton raised concerns about Tan’s ties to China, including his past role at Cadence Design. These issues triggered Trump’s call for resignation.
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Why it’s important
Trump’s change in position highlights the complicated relationship between US-China technology interests. Intel’s struggle in the AI market, where Nvidia holds a strong lead, puts the company under intense pressure. Trump’s intervention in semiconductor policies, like Nvidia’s deal with China, shows his influence in the sector.
Tan now faces not only corporate challenges but also political scrutiny. Despite these difficulties, Intel’s stock has risen 3% this year, indicating some investor confidence in Tan’s leadership.
