Trump’s comments indicate a change of heart since last Thursday, when he called for Lip-Bu Tan to “resign immediately ” because he is “highly conflicted” via a post on Truth Social. Such conflicts of interest were outlined in a letter by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton the day before, who alleged Tan “has deep ties to the Chinese Communists.”

"Mr. Tan and my Cabinet members are going to spend time together, and bring suggestions to me during the next week," the president said in a social media post after meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

Bu Tan on Monday, praising him and calling the meeting a very interesting one. U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting "a very interesting one.