Trump says FBI is scrutinizing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with suspected spy
President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an affair with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence, adding that Huang told him he had no idea she was a spy.
President Donald Trump announced on November 9 that the FBI is looking into Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang after reports revealed Huang had an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected by U.S. authorities of being a spy. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had spoken directly with Huang, who insisted he had no idea the woman was linked to Chinese intelligence.[1][2][3][7][18]
Trump defended the tech executive, describing him as honorable and an amazing guy while expressing confidence that Huang will be in good shape. Trump noted that he believes Huang is suffering greatly over the fallout affecting his family, adding that he personally believed Huang's denial of any knowledge regarding espionage.[5][11][12][13][19]
The controversy has prompted Nvidia's board to initiate an independent investigation into whether Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence. Amid the revelations, Beijing dismissed the spying claims as unsubstantiated, and no theft of company secrets has been established. Meanwhile, Nvidia shares tumbled more than 4 percent, wiping out nearly $200 billion in market value as shareholders launched lawsuits accusing the company and Huang of concealing his ties.[6][8][9][10][14][15][16]
Key facts
- President Donald Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset.
- Trump stated that Huang told him he had no idea the woman was an alleged spy, and Trump said he believed him.
- Trump called Huang honorable and said he believes the executive is suffering greatly because of the impact on his family.
- Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
- Beijing dismissed the espionage allegations as unsubstantiated, and no theft of Nvidia trade secrets has been established.
- Nvidia shares dropped more than 4 percent, and shareholders filed lawsuits accusing the company and Huang of hiding the relationship.
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The Associated Press@APPost on X ·
President Donald Trump said Monday that the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent. The sudden emergence of Huang’s infidelity has rocked the political class and America’s tech sector, creating new concerns about whether China has been able to access the cutting-edge chips designed by Nvidia that are powering the development of artificial intelligence. Here's a timeline of how the story has unfolded so far.
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Financial Times@FTPost on X ·
Breaking news: Donald Trump said the FBI was 'looking into' Jensen Huang, after the Nvidia chief executive admitted to an affair with a woman the US believes is a Chinese spy. https://t.co/gqEM7TMd7F https://t.co/hBIzRc1k43
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The Wall Street Journal@WSJPost on X ·
President Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told him he didn’t know that an industry executive with whom Huang had an intimate relationship was suspected of working for Chinese intelligence https://t.co/jtzndhKfhG
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
President Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman who is reportedly suspected to have been a Chinese intelligence officer https://t.co/l4uaSnGQO6
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Wccftech@wccftechPost on X ·
Donald Trump defends Jensen Huang at a White House press briefing over latest scandal, saying "I really believe him" and "He had no idea the person was a spy." 🔗 https://t.co/l2aQiJbpKv https://t.co/rMgFHSNvGr
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Business Today@business_todayPost on X ·
Nvidia's $200 Billion Shock: Jensen Huang Spy Scandal Raises Questions Over AI Future Nvidia faces one of its biggest leadership crises as CEO Jensen Huang comes under scrutiny following revelations of an affair with a woman allegedly linked to Chinese intelligence. The controversy has triggered an independent board investigation, sent Nvidia shares tumbling and raised serious questions about the future of the world's leading AI chipmaker. With nearly $200 billion wiped off Nvidia's market value in a single trading session, investors are now confronting an uncomfortable question: What happens if Jensen Huang exits? After 33 years at the helm, Huang remains central to Nvidia's technology strategy, global partnerships and massive AI investments. But with no publicly identified successor, could a leadership shake-up threaten the wider AI boom? This report examines Nvidia's succession dilemma, its investments in OpenAI and other AI companies, growing competition from Google, and reactions from Donald Trump and China. Watch to understand what's at stake for Nvidia and global technology markets. #NVIDIA #JensenHuang #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #StockMarket
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Trump says the FBI is "looking into" Jensen Huang's affair, and the Nvidia CEO told him he "had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy" (Associated Press) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Huang was lobbying Trump to LOOSEN RESTRICTIONS on AI chip sales to CHINA while allegedly involved with a woman U.S. officials suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset... The two reportedly grew close as Huang secured meetings with Trump and pushed for greater access to the Chinese market. And here's the wild part: Trump says he personally called Jensen after the scandal broke and believes he had no idea about the alleged espionage. China denies the spying allegations, and no theft of Nvidia secrets has been established. Bro went from negotiating chip exports with the president to explaining his love life to him. Source: NY Post / Writer: Samuel
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The Indian Express@IndianExpressPost on X ·
US President Donald Trump said Monday he believes Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had no knowledge that a businesswoman linked to him was allegedly passing information to China. The comments came amid Nvidia facing a shareholder lawsuit over the allegations and its board opened an investigation. Read more: https://t.co/kDRDwHBgYr
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Reuters@ReutersPost on X ·
🔊The FBI is looking into whether Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence after reports he had an affair with a woman US authorities believe may be a Chinese spy. Listen to the Reuters World News podcast for the latest https://t.co/B30H9yYZ2f https://t.co/dowY4kTEJZ
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Economic Times@EconomicTimesPost on X ·
Trump calls Nvidia's Jensen Huang 'honorable,' says not discussed China-linked allegations with him https://t.co/IYyUElss8k
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Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·
🚨🇺🇸 Trump says he only learned “not too long ago” about the Jensen Huang affair and the intelligence concerns surrounding it. “I hope there is no problem.” Trump focused first on Huang’s family, saying he believes the Nvidia CEO is “suffering greatly” because of what happened with his wife and family. “The FBI is looking into it.” He added that he still thinks Huang “will be in good shape” Writer: Sol https://t.co/tB7hovja5m
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Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X ·
Trump on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: Trump: "I believe he's suffering greatly… More so because of his family, his wife who he loves." Reporter: "When were you first told of these potential issues?" Trump: "I've been hearing about it… but not too long ago." Trump: "I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else." Huang admitted this weekend to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China. Nvidia is now investigating whether its CEO was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
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businessline@businesslinePost on X ·
Donald Trump has publicly backed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid reports of an alleged Chinese intelligence effort targeting him. Nvidia has launched an independent investigation, while Beijing has dismissed the spying allegations as unsubstantiated. https://t.co/5KLSGSeOaW
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Digit@digitindiaPost on X ·
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under FBI scrutiny over alleged Chinese spy links. Shareholders are also suing him. https://t.co/HWEh62XDnH
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TNW@thenextwebPost on X ·
Trump says Huang didn't know. NVIDIA shares still fell over 4%. Shareholders now accuse NVIDIA and Huang of hiding his ties. https://t.co/0OzEXQbIoI https://t.co/pcKNqVW2HT
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Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump says he spoke with Jensen Huang TODAY about the alleged Chinese spy at the center of the Nvidia scandal. He said he did NOT know about the alleged intelligence ties when Huang joined him on the China trip earlier this year. Trump says he asked Huang directly whether he knew who she was. “He said, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy.’ I really believe him.” Writer: Sol https://t.co/pjbkOsbVs4
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Business Today@business_todayPost on X ·
“I Really Believe Him”: Trump Backs Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang Amid Allegations US President Donald Trump has reacted to allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, saying he was “amazed” by the reports and that the FBI is looking into a related matter. Speaking to reporters at the White House on November 9, Trump said he had spoken to Huang, who reportedly told him he had no knowledge that the Chinese businesswoman at the centre of the allegations was a spy. Trump said he believed Huang and described him as an honourable person. Nvidia’s board has launched an inquiry following a New York Times report about Huang’s alleged relationship with the businesswoman. #DonaldTrump #JensenHuang #Nvidia #FBI #China #USNews #WhiteHouse #TechNews #NvidiaCEO #USChinaRelations
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Fox News@FoxNewsPost on X ·
TRUMP: "I believe he's suffering greatly." President Trump expresses concern for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang following reports alleging the tech executive had an affair with a Chinese spy. Trump calls Huang an "amazing guy" and says he hopes there's no problem, while suggesting the situation is especially difficult because of Huang's family.
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