Cantor Fitzgerald Built an Enormous Position in Intel While Howard Lutnick Negotiated the Government’s 10 Percent Stake (And Trump Got Some, Too) Trump bought I
Former President Trump made significant Intel stock purchases in March 2026, shortly before the company announced a major repurchase of shares in an Irish joint venture. These trades nearly tripled in value within a month, raising questions about potential insider trading and government ethics. Cantor Fitzgerald, an investment firm now led by the sons of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, also built a substantial Intel position during the period Lutnick was negotiating the government's stake in the company, further fueling concerns about conflicts of interest. AI
IMPACT Potential for increased scrutiny on government ethics and insider trading regulations, impacting tech sector investments.