Donald Trump Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Amid Suspected Chinese Spy Affair, Says 'He's A Fine Person'

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly backed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following revelations of an alleged affair, stating he considers Huang to be a "fine person." Trump made the remarks as Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation into claims that Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence operation. The President described Huang as someone who has "done an amazing job for the country" and said he has not discussed the matter with the executive.

However, Trump did not offer complete support, adding that "you never know what is going on" and expressing hope that everything was fine. He suggested that Huang likely had an explanation that should be heard.

When asked if he would have acted on intelligence about Huang's alleged relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman tied to China's Ministry of State Security, Trump responded negatively, saying "no, I don't think so." The New York Times reported that Trump was briefed but chose not to take action. Trump was also questioned about whether Huang would join him on an upcoming Asia trip. He stated he did not know but would take him along.

Huang admitted to the affair in an email to employees, writing, "I was unfaithful to my wife" and stated his intention to work to regain colleagues' confidence. The message does not name Alice Huang, who is a Megaspeed executive also known as Huang Le. U.S. intelligence reportedly believes she may have been recruited by China's Ministry of State Security. The Financial Times reported that a U.S. government memo alleged a romantic relationship between the two.