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Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he did not know the woman linked to him was a spy

Trump said Jensen Huang denied knowing the woman was a spy, and Nvidia’s board opened an independent investigation after the report.

  • On Nov 9, President Donald Trump said he spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who denied knowing the woman he had an affair with was a spy, and Trump confirmed the FBI is investigating.
  • Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation after the New York Times reported Huang maintained a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman whom American intelligence officials believe shared information with Beijing.
  • Trump defended Huang as a "very honourable man," stating "he's suffering greatly" while noting the executive has been a regular presence in Washington since 2025 as a Silicon Valley ally.
  • Nvidia shares hit a seven-month low on Nov 10 as investor anxiety mounted over the independent board investigation and active federal inquiry into the company's leadership.
  • Trump said he does not intend to raise the controversy when he meets next week with Chinese President Jinping, though he acknowledged it is possible Jinping may ask about it.
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PRESIDENT Trump spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who denied knowing that the woman he was having an affair with was a Chinese spy. Trump said he believed him.

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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