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Trump Says The US Government May Take Equity Stakes In OpenAI And xAI: Why The Left And Right Suddenly Agree

Sanders has called for government stakes and a stock tax that go beyond the administration's reported proposal.

Trump Says The US Government May Take Equity Stakes In OpenAI And xAI: Why The Left And Right Suddenly Agree
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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President Donald Trump said the federal government may take equity stakes in major AI companies, while Senator Bernie Sanders has advocated even larger stakes and a tax on their stock. The proposals have prompted debate over public returns and government influence versus competition and conflicts of interest.

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Trump Says Government Is Considering Stakes in AI Companies

Outlets agree that the Trump administration is considering public equity stakes in AI companies and that Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed a public stake or related tax plan. Center outlets connect the proposals as ways for the public to share in AI-driven wealth, while noting differences in scale, design and potential risks such as government influence and competition.

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