Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is in the political crosshairs, with Trump calling for his resignation over his reported investment ties to the Chinese military.

Tan assumed the CEO role at the struggling chipmaker in March. Late last month, it was reported that Intel was looking to spin off its networking unit as it moves to shed assets under Tan. "No one—and I mean no one—can turn Intel around overnight," Susanto added. "Its challenges took years to build and will take years to fix."

Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, sent a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary on Tuesday expressing concern over