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Trump Mulls Federal Stakes as OpenAI Targets $1 T IPO

6/22/2026

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Trump Explores AI Stakes

President Donald Trump announced on June 22, 2026 that his administration is exploring federal equity stakes in AI companies.
OpenAI and Anthropic filed confidential IPOs this month, with OpenAI targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion.
Proposals include equity for federal funding, taxing AI firms in stock, a public wealth fund or digital dividend, and Senator Bernie Sanders' tax for a 50% government ownership and board seats in large AI firms.

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Sanders AI Tax

The act imposes a one-time 50 % stock tax on AI firms with annual revenue over $200 million.
Collected shares are placed in a Treasury trust overseen by an Independent Commission for Democratic AI.
Sanders estimates the trust could start with about $7 trillion, allowing a 5 % yearly payout to citizens.
Critics warn a $1,000 dividend from a 5 % payout could force asset sales if valuations falter.

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Trump Explores AI Stakes

President Donald Trump announced on June 22, 2026 that his administration is exploring federal equity stakes in AI companies.
OpenAI and Anthropic filed confidential IPOs this month, with OpenAI targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion.
Proposals include equity for federal funding, taxing AI firms in stock, a public wealth fund or digital dividend, and Senator Bernie Sanders' tax for a 50% government ownership and board seats in large AI firms.

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