Trump's ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the spotlight
President Donald Trump's close ties with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have come under renewed scrutiny after revelations about the billionaire executive's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.
President Donald Trump has been drawing attention to his close ties with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following revelations of Huang's alleged affair with a Chinese businesswoman, believed to be a spy for Beijing. Huang, who has been under FBI investigation, met with Trump multiple times in 2025, advocating for the US to continue selling advanced AI chips to China.
Despite calls from lawmakers to halt exports, Trump defended Huang, praising his contributions to AI development and praising him as part of a 13-member council to advise on AI policy. Huang was also present at Trump's state visit to China, where the president urged Beijing to "open up" to US business. Despite concerns over AI safety, Trump awarded Huang the National Medal of Science in October 2026, claiming Huang had no knowledge of the woman's espionage.
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