- President Trump’s comments suggest that Apple joined Nvidia and others in investing in Intel
- Apple may have signed a contract with Intel for chip production
- Apple and Broadcom job postings indicate interest in Intel EMIB technology
President Donald Trump has suggested that Apple may have joined Nvidia and other investors while discussing the US government’s 10% stake in Intel.
In a recent press briefing at Joint Base Andrews, Trump stated, “As soon as we went in, Apple went in, Nvidia went in, a lot of smart people went in — they followed us.”
The statement has given rise to discussion among analysts and the press about whether Apple has actually invested in Intel – or whether the president has simply misspoken.
Possible explanations for Apple’s involvement
A plausible interpretation is that Trump was not referring to a stock purchase, but to a potential contract with Intel to produce chips.
Intel’s 18A and 14A process nodes have been mentioned as potential technologies 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 stock.
Reports suggest that Apple and Broadcom have posted job postings seeking expertise in Intel’s EMIB packaging technology.
In addition, sources suggest that Apple purchased Intel’s 18A process design kit for potential use in its chip production.
This development may point in the direction of a future collaboration rather than a direct equity investment.
Industry observers note that large orders from Apple, expected to reach 15 million to 20 million units, will usually appear in Intel’s filings to be delivered in the coming weeks.
For now, the president’s remark remains vague, and it is not clear whether he was referring to a formal investment or a partnership agreement.
Although Apple has made strategic use of Intel technologies in the past, no confirmed records or official confirmations support the claim of a stock purchase.
The combination of job postings, design kit acquisitions, and Intel’s recent interactions with Apple suggest that collaboration may be underway, but the specifics are still unclear.
Trump’s comments, whether correct or incorrect, show how public statements by high-profile figures can fuel speculation.
Until Apple or Intel confirm an investment, the nature of Apple’s involvement remains uncertain.
Via Tom’s hardware
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