'Fast Money' traders react to the Trump admin possibly taking a stake in Intel

Market Trends & Government Intervention - Intel's stock performance has seen a 19% increase this week, potentially influenced by President Trump's focus on Lip Bhutan [1] - The discussion suggests Intel could become a significant foundry business, similar to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing [2] - The Trump administration's focus on national champion companies and bringing back manufacturing to the US aligns with potential government support for Intel [3][5] - Government taking a stake in a company typically doesn't lead to stock rallies, unlike the observed 8% increase [4] - The administration might have been considering investing in Intel while publicly criticizing them [4] - Concerns arise from Lip Bhutan's relationships in China, emphasizing the US versus China tech war and the need for Intel to prioritize US concerns [7] - Government ownership could provide more control over Intel, which might be necessary in the current geopolitical climate [7][8] Financial & Strategic Considerations - The idea of government taking stakes in companies outside of a crisis is unconventional, especially post-Great Financial Crisis [9] - The government's potential stake in Intel is viewed as a strategic move, similar to the 15% stake in MP Materials [11][12] - The discussion highlights the potential for the government to take stakes in other strategic companies [12]