The Intel logo is displayed on a sign in front of Intel headquarters on July 16, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. The government took a roughly 10% stake in the chipmaker Intel , becoming its biggest single shareholder. “Intel really ruled the chip world. President Trump says taking a 10% stake in Intel will be good for the company and the country. The other reason to back Intel, Feldgoise says, is to reduce the risks posed by foreign-made chips in critical national security systems.