- President Trump’s comments suggest Apple joined Nvidia and others in investing in Intel
- Apple may have signed a contract with Intel for the production of chips
- Job postings from Apple and Broadcom indicate interest in Intel EMIB technology
President Donald Trump has suggested that Apple could have joined Nvidia and other investors as they discussed the US government’s 10% stake in Intel.
At a recent press conference at Joint Base Andrews, Trump declared: “As soon as we walked in, Apple walked in, Nvidia walked in, a lot of smart people walked in, they followed us.”
The statement has sparked debate among analysts and the press about whether Apple has really invested in Intel or whether the president was simply wrong.
Possible explanations for Apple’s involvement
A plausible interpretation is that Trump was not referring to a stock purchase but rather a possible contract with Intel to produce chips.
Intel’s 18A and 14A process nodes have been cited as potential technologies that Apple could use for future M-series SoCs, including entry-level models.
Another possibility is confusion with SoftBank Group, which announced in August 2025 that it would acquire $2 billion in Intel shares.
Reports indicate that Apple and Broadcom have posted job openings seeking experience in Intel’s EMIB packaging technology.
Additionally, sources suggest that Apple acquired the 18A process design kit from Intel for potential use in chip production.
These developments may point towards future collaboration rather than direct capital investment.
Industry observers note that Apple’s large orders, expected to reach between 15 million and 20 million units, would typically appear in Intel’s presentations, which will be presented in the coming weeks.
For now, the president’s comment remains vague and it is unclear whether he was referring to a formal investment or a partnership agreement.
Although Apple has made strategic use of Intel technologies in the past, there are no verified filings or official confirmations to support the claim of a stock purchase.
The combination of job offers, design kit acquisitions, and Intel’s recent interactions with Apple suggest that collaboration could be underway, but the details are still unclear.
Trump’s comments, whether accurate or incorrect, show how public statements by high-profile figures can fuel speculation.
Until Apple or Intel confirm any investment, the nature of Apple’s involvement remains uncertain.
Through Tom Hardware
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