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Trump Took 10% of Intel: Former White House Aide on Who Gets Picked | AI Next

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The federal government owns 9.9% of Intel — and stakes in 29 other companies.Will Russell served as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Presidential Advance, briefing President Trump daily and running every leg of his travel. He joins Stonkcast to explain what Washington's $26.7 billion equity portfolio actually is, how a company gets selected, and whether taxpayers are getting a good deal.We cover the Intel stake, the rare earth positions, US Steel's golden share, and the proposal to extend the same model to frontier AI companies — then the harder question of how much say government should have in AI and quantum.📅 New episodes every Thursday 6AM ET & Sunday 7PM ET.📊 Research tool I use — Stock Analysis (code STONK = 10% off first Pro cycle): https://stockanalysis.com/pro/?ref=brandon5b📈 Level Up Your Charts: Get $15 off TradingView — the charting platform I trust every day. 🔗 https://tradingview.com/?aff_id=154886🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/1791475353 🐦 X: http://x.com/StonkcastShow 🛒 Merch: http://stonkcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all 💸 Support the show: https://paypal.me/stonkcastSome links are affiliate/referral links — Stonkcast may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Investing involves risk. Always do your own research or consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.

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