Trump Confirms AI Equity Plan for Americans; US Eyes Stakes in OpenAI, SpaceX

President Donald Trump on Friday (June 6, 2026) confirmed his administration is exploring a framework to enable Americans to hold equity stakes in leading artificial intelligence companies, with a meeting between White House officials and AI executives expected as early as next week. A NOTUS report indicated preliminary discussions have focused on AI firms voluntarily granting equity to the government, rather than a direct purchase. Proceeds could fund public infrastructure or “AI Dividend” payouts. The concept echoes a “Public Wealth Fund” proposed by OpenAI in April. Analysts view potential government ownership as regulatory insurance for the sector, which faces growing public skepticism. An estimated 71% of U.S. adults believe AI is advancing too fast, per a May YouGov poll. Privately held OpenAI and Anthropic, which just filed for an IPO, are seen as prime candidates. While a closer government link could bolster investor confidence in future listings, it could disadvantage rivals like Anthropic if not included. The initiative comes as policymakers weigh balancing innovation with preventing excessive concentration of power.