Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss’s affair with alleged Chinese spy

According to the New York Times, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the FBI is currently probing the relationship between Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, and an individual allegedly linked to Chinese espionage. Trump reportedly conversed with Huang on Monday, following reports suggesting Huang's alleged involvement in a Chinese intelligence operation.

Trump expressed his confidence in Huang's innocence, stating that "I asked him that question, 'Did you have any idea she was a spy?' He said 'I had no idea she was a spy' and I really believe him."

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically dismissed the allegations, labeling them as "entirely groundless, speculative, and intended to smear and malign China." Nvidia, the company Huang leads, commissioned an independent investigation into the reported affair and has expressed no concerns about the potential compromise of their secrets or national security.

However, Trump has since confirmed on Monday that the FBI is now actively investigating the matter, though he did not disclose any further details regarding the probe or the timing of its initiation. Intelligence sources within the United States reportedly believe that Alice Huang, who operates under the name Huang Le, served as a spy for Beijing.