The US government now holds equity stakes in 30 private companies, up from zero just over a year ago. In some cases, it's the largest shareholder.

The US government now holds equity stakes in 30 private companies, up from zero just over a year ago. In some cases, it's the largest shareholder.

This raises massive questions about capital misallocation, government neutrality, and cronyism, says @scottlincicome on @MSNOWNews. pic.twitter.com/IvBFxOfmYA

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