Trump demands Intel's Lip-Bu Tan resign amid alleged Chinese military ties
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Trump Calls for Intel CEO Resignation Over China Ties
Above: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan at a company event on April 29, 2025. Image copyright: Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Tan's ties to China raise serious concerns. As Intel's CEO, he controls dozens of Chinese firms and holds stakes in hundreds, including eight linked to the Chinese army. What's worse, he likely already oversaw illegal exports to China as CEO of Cadence, clearly threatening U.S. security. This issue spans corporate America and defense, with traitorous defense officials recently exposed as spies for China.
Democratic narrative
Trump's demand for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's resignation is blatant market manipulation. While Tan's alleged China ties are concerning, he reportedly divested from them, and should he be guilty of a crime, that's up to law enforcement to handle. A U.S. president dictating corporate leadership sets a dangerous precedent — the market, not the White House, should decide Intel's fate.