JasonDoiy
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to visit the White House Monday after President Trump called for his removal last week over ties to Chinese businesses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Tan is expected to have a wide-ranging conversation with Trump, with the intent of explaining his personal and professional background, the people said.
He could also propose ways that the government and Intel could work together and hopes to win Trump’s approval by pledging the importance of keeping Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) manufacturing capabilities as a national security issue, the report said.
Trump’s remarks came on the heels of a letter sent by U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton to Intel’s board chair asking questions about Tan’s relations with Chinese companies and a recent criminal case involving his former company Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
However, Tan issued a statement last week to employees reaffirming his commitment to the company and its mission amid growing political scrutiny.
In the memo, Tan emphasized transparency and Intel’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership in the semiconductor industry. He has been CEO of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) since March 2025.