Trump flip-flops on Intel CEO, calls him 'success' days after demanding resignation

Group 1 - President Trump met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and cabinet members, marking a shift in tone from previous calls for Tan's resignation [1][2][3] - Tan has been CEO since March 2023 and has faced challenges, including layoffs and cuts to the foundry division, as well as the cancellation of manufacturing plans in Germany and Poland [3][4] - Intel is struggling to compete in the artificial intelligence market, where Nvidia currently leads, and is focused on improving its foundry business for chip manufacturing [3][4] Group 2 - Tan's leadership is under scrutiny due to concerns about his ties to China, raised by Senator Tom Cotton, which has led to political pressure on Intel [3] - Intel's commitment to U.S. national and economic security interests was emphasized in response to the controversy surrounding Tan [3]