US Government Investing in Public Companies for Strategic Purposes

The US government has taken equity stakes in publicly traded companies such as Intel, MP Materials, Lithium Americas, and Trilogy Metals, sparking debate about government interference in markets. Proponents see it as a strategic move to support critical industries, while critics argue it exposes taxpayers to unnecessary risk. The government's portfolio is outperforming the S&P 500, with Intel shares up 77% and MP Materials shares soaring 276%.