President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government has earned $30 billion from its investment in Intel stock over the past 90 days. This investment stems from a deal made last August, where the federal government acquired a 10% stake in Intel, a significant player in the semiconductor industry. Trump expressed pride in this achievement, linking the success of Intel to broader economic benefits for the United States. The investment comes at a time when Intel was facing challenges, raising concerns about national security due to the reliance on foreign semiconductor production. Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger highlighted the need for the U.S. to reclaim chip manufacturing from Asia, noting that the process would take time. The ongoing concentration of advanced chip manufacturing in regions like Taiwan presents both economic and national security challenges for the U.S.