Trump Taking Stake In Corporations Opens Door For Dems To Exploit When They Regain Power

September 03, 2026 2:05 PM ET President Donald Trump’s growing push to take government stakes in private companies could hand Democrats a powerful precedent to expand federal involvement in corporate America when they return to power.The Trump administration has announced 39 stakes or other ownership rights in private companies totaling roughly $27.7 billion since January 2025, spanning the mining, technology, energy and defense industries, according to Politico. The left is already considering how a future Democratic administration could build on Trump’s approach to advance climate, energy and labor priorities, while free-market advocates warned the president has made it more difficult for Republicans to oppose such interventions in the future. (RELATED: Trump’s Intel Deal Could Set Probl