Trump Says US Weighing Taking Stakes in AI Companies

‘There’s something very interesting about it, where it almost becomes a partnership with the American public,’ the president said.

U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Donald Trump told reporters on June 5 that his administration is exploring the possibility of the United States acquiring a public stake in artificial intelligence (AI) companies.

Trump made the comment in response to a question about a recent News of the United States report, which suggested that unnamed senior U.S. officials had discussed with major AI firms the possibility of the federal government holding some shares in their companies.