Uncle Sam’s Diamond Hands
- Intel drew widespread attention this week after the U.S. Government announced the acquisition of nearly a 10% equity stake in the company. In response to the deal, President Trump stated that he would pursue similar transactions “all day long.” Shortly thereafter, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick noted that the Pentagon is evaluating potential equity investments in select defense contractors.
- To gauge public sentiment, Occam polled Americans how they view government ownership stakes in U.S. companies. While opinions are divided on whether such investments can be managed effectively and transparently, there is clear support for federal involvement in industries that are critical to national security. In addition, respondents expressed support for investments aimed at reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, provided there is transparent public access to information regarding government-backed corporate holdings.
- Occam further asked respondents to weigh the importance of this issue relative to other priorities—such as immigration and the economy—and to indicate whether it is likely to influence their vote (data available upon request). Subscribe today to stay ahead of the curve.
