Intel participates in the decline after Trump invites the CEO to resign immediately

Intel The stocks were under pressure on Thursday after the president Donald Trump He invited Chipmaker CEO to resign immediately.

In a social publication, Trump, CEO of Intel said Lips-this Tan “Very conflicting and must be resigned, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem.” Intel decreased in pre -markets on the back of this post, and another 5 % trading.

Intel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Tan was named as the CEO of Intel in March, where the chips maker tried to recover from the decrease in sales under the supervision of Pat Gelsiner.

This week, Senator Tom Couton, R-RK wondered. Rhythm designWhere Tan was the CEO until 2021, Reuters reported.

Couton wrote on Intel’s chair “Expressing concern about the security of Intel operations and its potential impact on US national security,” Reuters said.

“Intel must be a responsible host for US taxpayers and cohesion in force,” Koton wrote. “Mr. Tan associations raise questions about Intel’s ability to fulfill these obligations.”

Tan has invested in a number of Chinese companies, including some of them linked to the army in the country, whether directly or through investment funds, Reuters said in April.