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All the characters being talked about in the Jensen Huang scandal

Jensen Huang's affair and Chinese spy claims have rocked Nvidia. From his family to US officials, here's all the people who have gotten tangled up.

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is embroiled in a scandal that has involved allegations of an extramarital affair and an alleged Chinese spy plot. Huang admitted to the affair in a memo to Nvidia employees, apologizing for being unfaithful to his wife, Lori Huang. The Nvidia board has launched an investigation into whether Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence.

Alice Huang, a Chinese tech executive, is also at the center of the scandal. She developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang, though they are not related. US intelligence officials reportedly believed Alice Huang was acting as a spy for the Chinese government. Huang denied any business dealings with Alice Huang, stating that their interactions were purely business-related.

Lori Huang, Jensen Huang's wife, has been married to him for over 40 years. She is the president of the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the couple in 2007. Huang praised his wife for supporting his work with Nvidia.

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, has also been connected to the scandal. According to The New York Times, Rubio oversaw the drafting of a classified memo that warned about Huang's relationship with a Chinese spy. Donald Trump, the US President, has supported Huang through the scandal, stating that he believes the CEO's denials about the spy allegations.

Madison Huang, Jensen Huang's daughter and Nvidia's senior director of product marketing, is also connected to the scandal.

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