Trump on Intel deal

    by Jolyon: Donald Trump

    Donald Trump discussed an Intel deal on the tarmac, recounting: "Another gift. Intel needed something; I said, 'I'll do it for you. But give the United States of America 10% of your company.' He said, 'You have a deal.' He said it so fast I should've asked for more." The exchange has drawn comparisons to insider trading on steroids.

    Transcript (en)

    And then I got as a gift, another gift, I said to Intel, give the United States, they needed something, they needed some help, the chip maker. I said, give the United States of America, I'll do it for you, but give the United States of America 10% of your company. He said, you have a deal. He said it so fast, I said I should have asked for more. But he said, you have a deal. And that stake is now worth $80 billion. I made $80 billion for the country in eight months. Does anybody talk about it? No. Have a good time. Have a good flight. Enjoy the plane. The Press The Press": Mr. President, real quick, quick question.