Trump has one very important question.
President Donald Trump stunned critics this week after announcing a historic deal with Intel that handed the U.S. government a 10% ownership stake valued at $11 billion — at zero cost to taxpayers.
On Truth Social, Trump fired back at naysayers:
“The Intel deal cost America nothing, yet it’s valued at about $11 billion — all for our country. So why are stupid people upset? I’ll keep making deals like this every single day for the USA.”
Trump’s bold strategy is already paying off, boosting Intel’s stock value while ensuring more jobs, more growth, and more wealth for the American people.
Trump’s America-First Economic Wins
Unlike the Biden administration, which shoveled billions to politically connected corporations under the CHIPS and Science Act, Trump made sure taxpayers received a direct return.
“I love seeing their stock price go up, making the USA RICHER, AND RICHER. More jobs for America!!!” Trump declared. “Who wouldn’t want deals like that?”
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed the Trump administration is looking at more opportunities to secure equity stakes through a potential sovereign wealth fund — a strategy long used by successful nations in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
A Smarter Deal Than Biden’s Giveaways
Hassett explained that Biden’s CHIPS Act was set to hand Intel billions in subsidies with little accountability. President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stepped in, pushing Intel to deliver results before receiving funding.
The result? Taxpayers now own part of one of the world’s largest chipmakers.
“This is a down payment on a future American sovereign wealth fund,” Hassett said. “President Trump has always believed that the American people deserve real returns — not just empty promises.”
Making America Rich Again
Past governments only took ownership stakes in companies during crises, such as the 2008 financial meltdown. Trump, however, is flipping the script — turning corporate subsidies into profit-making opportunities for America.
It’s a sharp contrast to Biden’s failed economic leadership. Instead of “spending billions and getting nothing,” Trump insists on profitable, job-creating, America-First deals.
As Trump himself asked:
“Why would anyone complain about America getting richer?”