Trump's close ties to Nvidia's Huang scrutinized after foreign intelligence concerns
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's close relationship with embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang came under renewed scrutiny on Monday, after the company said its board was investigating whether the tech executive has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. Huang is one of Trump's closest allies in Silicon Valley, and the relationship between the two dates to at least 2025. Over the…
U.S. President Donald Trump's close ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are being scrutinized following concerns over foreign intelligence, according to recent reports. Huang, who has been a staunch ally of Trump since at least 2025, is now facing an investigation by the company's board into allegations that he may be a target of a foreign intelligence effort.
Nvidia, a leading player in the technology sector, has been actively advocating for the administration's agenda and has been seen regularly in Washington. The company is the backbone of the U.S. AI boom, with advanced chips being crucial for this growth. However, these advanced chips have been subject to export controls by the U.S., aimed at restricting China's access and stifling its AI capabilities.
The investigation by Nvidia's board was initiated following a report in The New York Times. The report alleged that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence officials suspect of passing information to the Chinese government. Since the report, Nvidia's shares have seen a drop to a seven-month low.
It is noteworthy that Huang has a direct line to President Trump, which adds another layer to the scrutiny surrounding their relationship.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
