Trump: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unaware woman was a spy
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday said he spoke to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after a media report linked him to a businesswoman accused of passing information to China, and that Huang told him that he had no idea that the woman was a spy.
President Donald Trump disclosed on Monday that he conversed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following a media report alleging the businesswoman was a spy. Huang informed Trump that he was unaware of the woman's alleged espionage activities. In response, Nvidia's board initiated an investigation. The New York Times reported that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman believed to have shared information with Beijing, causing Nvidia shares to plummet to a seven-month low.
Trump expressed astonishment at the allegations and stated that the FBI was now investigating the matter. Trump claimed he had asked Huang directly if he was aware of the woman's spy status, to which Huang replied that he had no knowledge of her espionage. The two have maintained a close relationship since at least 2025, with Huang consistently supporting Trump's administration and appearing regularly in Washington as Nvidia attempted to sell advanced chips to China.
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