'Socialism': Joe slams Trump official for saying U.S. should take chunk of college's patent revenue

Government Financial Deals & Policy - The US government is engaging in unprecedented financial deals with companies like Intel, Nvidia, and US Steel [1] - The administration is pressuring universities on DEI policies, anti-Semitism, and admissions [10] - The administration aims to save money and get money back for taxpayers [11][12] - The administration is focusing on saving money as opposed to cutting federal workers [12] - The government is sending letters to universities like Harvard and the University of California regarding federally funded patents [12][13] - The president is moving on the affordability of prescription drugs [16] - The government is going to push prescription drug companies on the most favored nation approach [17] Potential Concerns & Criticisms - Concerns are raised about the US government potentially taking half the profits from university patents funded by taxpayer money, which is viewed as "full blown out socialism" [3] - The idea of the government taking a percentage from private companies that it helped is criticized as socialism [8] - The administration's actions are seen as a move from state capitalism to straight socialism, with the government wanting money back [9] - The administration is criticized for going after researchers and asking for money after giving tax cuts to billionaires and corporations [14]