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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Trump looks to buy stakes in military corps raising concerns about private contractors and war conflicts

Donald Trump’s administration is having a “monstrous discussion” about partially nationalizing massive for-profit military contractors, similar to a deal the government made to acquire a multibillion dollar stake in chipmaker Intel.

Days after the president announced the Intel deal, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the government is considering similar arrangements with defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

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