Trump Calls for Intel CEO's Resignation Over China Ties
So, here’s what’s been making waves in the tech and political worlds—Donald Trump is once again at the center of controversy, and this time, he’s demanding the immediate resignation of Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Yes, you heard that right. The former U.S. president took to his social platform, Truth Social, and posted a pretty blunt message saying that Tan is "highly conflicted" and "must resign, immediately." According to Trump, there’s no other solution to this issue.
Now, what exactly is this all about?
The controversy stems from concerns about Tan’s business ties to China—more specifically, his past investments in Chinese semiconductor companies and links to institutions with alleged military connections. Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who chairs the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, also raised red flags earlier this week. He sent a letter to Intel's board chairman, essentially questioning whether Tan’s past associations compromise Intel’s ability to act as a trustworthy steward of U.S. taxpayer dollars—especially since Intel plays a key role in the national security and defense tech ecosystem.
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One particular point of concern was Tan’s former leadership role at Cadence Design Systems. That company actually pleaded guilty just last month to violating U.S. export controls by selling hardware and software to China’s National University of Defense Technology, which is a military-affiliated institution.
And to add to that, back in April, Reuters had already reported that Tan had made investments in hundreds of Chinese firms—some of which are said to have ties to China’s military. So, the pressure has been building.
Intel did issue a statement responding to the uproar. They emphasized that both the company and Tan are deeply committed to U.S. national security and the integrity of their role within the defense ecosystem. But clearly, that wasn’t enough to ease Trump’s concerns.
As you might expect, markets reacted quickly. Intel’s stock took a hit, dropping about 5% in pre-market trading the day after Trump made his post. That kind of market movement shows just how influential these political developments can be when it comes to corporate leadership—especially in sensitive industries like semiconductors.
Lip-Bu Tan only recently stepped into the CEO role at Intel earlier this year, so this development is coming at a time when the company is likely still navigating internal transitions and global tech tensions. Whether or not he steps down remains to be seen, but the pressure from political circles is definitely mounting.
It’s a complex story that touches on tech, national security, and geopolitics—and it’s unfolding fast.
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