President Trump Calls for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's Resignation Over Alleged China Ties

President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, alleging conflicts of interest stemming from Tan's investments in Chinese technology firms, including some with ties to the Chinese military. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!"

This demand follows a letter from Senator Tom Cotton to Intel's board, expressing national security concerns over Tan's reported investments in over 600 Chinese companies, some associated with the People's Liberation Army. Cotton's letter questioned Intel's ability to be a responsible steward of American taxpayer dollars under Tan's leadership.

Tan, who became Intel's CEO in March 2025, previously served as CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a company that recently pleaded guilty to violating U.S. export controls by selling technology to a Chinese military-linked university. Intel's stock declined by approximately 3% following the controversy.

Intel has received substantial government funding under the CHIPS Act to bolster domestic semiconductor production. The company stated that its board and Tan are "deeply committed to advancing U.S. national and economic security interests and are making significant investments aligned with the President's America First agenda."