US Congress ramps up pressure on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over alleged China spy links
Growing bipartisan pressure is mounting in the US Congress on Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang over his ties to a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of working for Beijing’s intelligence services, with lawmakers from both parties demanding to know whether US national security was compromised. Chinese authorities have dismissed the spying allegations. The controversy escalated…
US Congress is intensifying its scrutiny of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations linking him to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, according to reports. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are demanding answers on whether US national security was compromised. The controversy erupted this weekend when Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation, following Huang's admission to being unfaithful to his wife, though he did not name Alice Huang, the businesswoman at the center of the allegations.
Huang's response to infidelity did not reference Alice Huang by name, nor did he directly address the spying claims. President Trump initially praised Huang, expressing concern for his well-being, while House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the need for more information from Congress. Jeffries stated that lawmakers require a comprehensive briefing to understand the potential implications for national security.
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat, vowed to investigate the situation, highlighting concerns about the relationship between tech billionaires and the Trump administration. Republican lawmakers, including three House committee chairmen, have also requested Huang's appearance for a closed-door briefing, citing national security risks. China has strongly denied the accusations, labeling them as "pure fabrication."
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