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The move comes after days of discussion in Washington about options for the troubled American chip-maker’s future.
While Intel says the government is making an “$8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock,” the administration does not appear to be committing new funds.
Conservative radio host Erick Erickson called the equity stake plan “terrible” and said it was “actual socialism happening by a Republican administration.”
Intel shares were up about 6% on the day, adding to earlier gains after reports that President Trump is set to announce the U.S. government is taking a nearly 10% stake in troubled chipmaker. The investment would cap a two-week frenzy in Washington over the future of the company.