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

Trump's remarks brought the possibility of federal equity stakes in major AI companies into public debate.

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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