In recent news, the Nvidia and Intel collaboration generated considerable discussion regarding the potential influence of the Trump administration on their partnership. Despite CEO Jensen Huang firmly asserting that the government had no hand in the deal, evidence indicates otherwise.

According to reports, the Trump administration allegedly approached Nvidia in January, urging them to invest in Intel. This led to a $5 billion investment in Intel’s stock at a price of $23.28 per share. The government’s efforts have also seen them invest $8.9 billion directly into Intel. This investment has reportedly increased in value due to a rise in Intel’s stock price following the Nvidia deal.

Industry analyst Alex_Intel raised suspicions about the timing of Nvidia’s investment. He noted that Nvidia’s partnerships with companies such as TSMC typically do not include equity investments of this nature. The analyst speculates that regulatory pressures may have influenced Nvidia’s decision to invest in Intel.