Trump says FBI looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with 'Chinese agent'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on November 9, 2026, that the FBI is currently investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's alleged affair with a Chinese government agent. Trump, speaking at a White House briefing, expressed confidence that Huang would remain unscathed by the probe. The sudden revelation has raised concerns about potential Chinese access to Nvidia's cutting-edge chips, which power artificial intelligence development.

Trump's involvement in the counterintelligence investigation reflects his close relationship with Huang, highlighting the geopolitical implications of the situation. Nvidia confirmed that it was probing its chief after Huang informed the board that he had been intimate with a customer, Alice Huang, who intelligence agencies identified as a Chinese spy.

Huang, a prominent figure and one of the wealthiest individuals globally, acknowledged his extramarital affair and apologized to his wife and the company in an open letter on Nvidia's website.

U.S. intelligence determined that Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was working for a Singapore-based data center company called Megaspeed International. She allegedly gathered information for Beijing. Huang has cooperated with the investigation and pledged his support for America's national security.

The incident has drawn congressional interest, with Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expressing their intent to further investigate the matter. Jeffries highlighted the need for a comprehensive briefing on the issue, particularly its impact on America's national security. Trump, who is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at an upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, indicated that he might discuss the situation with Xi, though he remains uncertain about the outcome of the meeting.