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Trump Misstates CHIPS Act, Says It Requires Trans Executives

7/21/2026

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In a July 15 speech at the U.S. Army War College, President Donald Trump falsely claimed the CHIPS Act mandates hiring transgender executives.
The CHIPS Act provides billions for domestic semiconductor production and does not require hiring transgender staff.
White House spokesman Kush Desai said the Biden administration added conditions such as construction jobs for women and day-care, while declining to give examples or note any transgender hiring requirement.

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In a July 15 speech at the U.S. Army War College, President Donald Trump falsely claimed the CHIPS Act mandates hiring transgender executives.
The CHIPS Act provides billions for domestic semiconductor production and does not require hiring transgender staff.
White House spokesman Kush Desai said the Biden administration added conditions such as construction jobs for women and day-care, while declining to give examples or note any transgender hiring requirement.