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Bill Maher brands Trump’s tech stakes socialist

8/9/2026

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  • Bill Maher accused President Donald Trump of embracing socialism by giving the federal government a 9.9% stake in Intel and a 15% export cut on Nvidia.
  • He also cited a golden share that can outvote shareholders in Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel, drawing Senator Bernie Sanders’ praise for the Intel deal and Senator Rand Paul’s condemnation as socialist.
  • Tara Palmeri and Matt Welch labeled the pressure crony capitalism.