Trump says Huang had 'no idea' lover was alleged Chinese spy

President Donald Trump expressed concern for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday, stating that Huang was "suffering greatly" and did not realize that a woman he was having an affair with was an alleged Chinese spy. Trump also avoided answering when he himself became aware of intelligence linking Huang to Alice Huang, a Chinese executive who allegedly provided information to Beijing.

The U.S. leader, speaking to journalists at the White House, said he had spoken to Huang earlier on Monday to inquire if he was feeling well, calling the Taiwanese-born tech executive "an amazing guy." Trump told reporters, "I asked him that question, did you have any idea that she was a spy? He said, I had no idea that she was a spy, and I really believe him.

I hope there is no problem. I believe he is suffering greatly... more so because of his family, his wife, who he loves, and his family. But he is definitely suffering." Huang had previously sent a message to Nvidia employees on Sunday, acknowledging an affair and apologizing to his family and company staff.