Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he did not know the woman linked to him was a spy
Trump said Huang denied knowing the woman was a spy as Nvidia’s board opened an independent probe into the allegations.
- 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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Trump Says He Called Jensen Huang and Believes He Didn’t Know She Was a Spy
The president vouches for NVIDIA's CEO, but he has no power over the board investigation or the congressional chairs demanding answers. Three high-stakes events land within days of each other, and each could change the story.
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Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he 'didn't know' he was involved with alleged Chinese spy
Trump said he spoke to Jensen Huang a day after Nvidia announced an investigation into its CEO.
The president of the United States spoke to the CEO of Nvidia, whose board opened an independent investigation following the revelations of The New York Times.
The U.S. President has stated that Jensen Huang has told him that he "had no idea that the person in question was a spy" and that he believes him.
Trump says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied knowing alleged Chinese spy amid growing controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told him he had no idea that a Chinese businesswoman linked to him was allegedly passing information to Beijing. The comments come after reports triggered an internal Nvidia board probe and renewed scrutiny of the company's ties to China. Trump said he was “amazed” by the allegations and added that the FBI was now looking into the matter.
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