The American government should look out for Americans always. Now that’s finally the case.
Because the White House is out for blood after a Fortune 500 company played ball with China.
Trump Takes Bold Stand Against Intel CEO’s China Connections
President Donald Trump decisively called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, amplifying Republican alarms over Tan’s troubling ties to Chinese firms linked to the People’s Liberation Army, the military arm of the Chinese Communist Party.
“The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump declared on Truth Social.
“There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem.”
Trump’s swift action underscores his unwavering commitment to safeguarding U.S. national security and prioritizing American interests in the critical semiconductor industry.
Senate Scrutiny Exposes Tan’s Questionable Past
Trump’s demand follows a powerful letter from Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) to Intel’s board, spotlighting serious national security risks tied to Tan’s business dealings and his leadership at Cadence Design Systems.
During Tan’s tenure as Cadence CEO from 2009 to 2021, the company illegally exported advanced chip design tools to China’s National University of Defense Technology, a sanctioned entity tied to military supercomputing and nuclear simulation, resulting in a $140 million penalty.
Cotton questioned whether Intel’s board knew of federal subpoenas issued to Cadence during Tan’s time before appointing him in March 2025, reinforcing Trump’s push to hold corporate leaders accountable for compromising U.S. security.
Protecting America’s Semiconductor Edge
Intel, a cornerstone of U.S. innovation based in Santa Clara, California, is vital to national defense and economic strength, producing chips for military systems, data centers, and AI.
With over $8 billion in CHIPS Act funding and a $3 billion Pentagon contract for secure semiconductor supply chains, Intel’s role is non-negotiable.
Trump’s call to oust Tan, who has investments in hundreds of Chinese firms, including at least eight linked to the People’s Liberation Army, reflects his resolute stance against foreign influence in America’s tech sector.
As Intel grapples with a 15% workforce cut and a retreat from overseas expansions, Trump’s leadership aims to ensure the company remains a trusted pillar of American technological dominance.
