US President Donald Trump called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, due to his ties with Chinese companies, raising security concerns. Trump accused Gelsinger of a conflict of interest due to his $200 million investments in Chinese firms. Intel's stock fell by more than 4% following Trump's remarks. Senator Tom Cotton pointed to Gelsinger's connections with Chinese companies that have ties to the Chinese military, raising concerns about US national security. This issue sparked significant controversy over national security, US-China relations, and the risks of foreign investments.