No, it's really not a reward. The government is doing this because they believe it's in the best interests of the country. It's not because of any opinion they

No, it's really not a reward. The government is doing this because they believe it's in the best interests of the country. It's not because of any opinion they have about whether Intel is a good or bad company. The goal here isn't to make companies more virtuous. It is to change the landscape of an industry in a way that will protect the United States.