Trump meets and praises Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, just five days after demanding his resignation

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On Monday, US president Trump met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan at the White House, where they held in-depth discussions on the semiconductor industry, and later praised Tan on social media. The meeting comes just five days after Trump publicly demanded Tan “resign immediately,” making the sudden shift in tone a major focus for the global tech community. However, following his meeting with Tan on Monday, Trump highly praised the Intel CEO’s personal achievements. “I met with Mr. Lip-Bu Tan of Intel, along with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.