Trump stands by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang despite spy scandal, but FBI is investigating
The revelations this weekend that Nvidia Corp. boss Jensen Huang had an extramarital affair with a woman who has been accused of working for Chinese intelligence have now ensnared U.S. President Donald Trump, raising further questions about national security. At the same time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it’s looking into the affair, meaning […] The post Trump stands by Nvidia boss…
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has faced allegations of an extramarital affair with a woman named Alice Huang, who is suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. U.S. intelligence officials suspect Alice Huang has been feeding information about Huang and Nvidia's plans to the Chinese government. Despite the ongoing investigation, President Donald Trump has continued to work with Huang on technology and AI policy issues.
Huang has cultivated a close relationship with Trump, becoming a key member of a technology industry cadre accompanying the president on trips. Nvidia donated $25 million to Trump's campaign, making it the largest corporate contributor. The Trump administration intervened in ways to protect Nvidia's interests, including canceling a Commerce Department investigation into Megaspeed, a company suspected of smuggling banned chips into China.
In response to the scandal, Nvidia's stock price has dropped, but Huang is taking steps to manage the situation, including hiring a public relations firm specialized in handling scandals. Tech industry figures have defended Huang, though Nvidia's stock has suffered a significant loss.
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