⏺The CEO of Intel is in serious conflict of interest and must resign immediately.
Trump just woke up and demanded that the head of Intel Corporation step down at seven in the morning.
In April 2025, Reuters reported that Tan—personally or through venture funds he founded or managed—invested in "hundreds of Chinese companies," some of which are linked to China's military. According to the publication, he invested at least $200 million from March 2012 to December 2024 in firms involved in chip manufacturing and development.
Prior to this, he headed the software developer for chip manufacturers Cadence Design Systems. In July 2025, Cadence Design Systems admitted it violated export control regulations by selling its chips to the National University of Defense Technology in China. It agreed to pay a $140 million fine. All sales were conducted under Tan's supervision.
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