President Donald Trump announced on June 5 that his administration is actively considering a plan for the federal government to acquire equity stakes in major artificial intelligence companies, with the goal of giving American citizens a direct financial share in the AI boom.
Trump made the remarks aboard Air Force One, describing the initiative as a partnership between the government and the American people. He framed it as a way to ensure ordinary households benefit from what he called trillion-dollar companies, rather than watching those gains concentrate among a small circle of tech investors and venture capitalists.
What the plan looks like so far
The proposal is still in its preliminary stages, with no formal policy announced. But the broad strokes are coming into focus.
Trump indicated he plans to meet with executives from leading AI firms, including OpenAI, as early as the week of June 12. The discussions would center on how the government might acquire equity positions in these companies, potentially through voluntary share transfers.
