Trump defends Nvidia chief Jensen Huang amid China spy allegations
The US President expressed confidence in the Nvidia boss despite reports that he may have been targeted by a Chinese intelligence operative.
US President Donald Trump defended Nvidia chief Jensen Huang at the White House on Monday, following reports that Huang may have been caught in a Chinese honey-trap. Trump described Huang as a "brilliant person" and stated he believes Huang's claim that he was unaware the woman he was having an affair with was an alleged Chinese intelligence operative.
According to a Times of India report, Trump said Huang is "suffering greatly" due to the impact on his family. While the FBI is investigating the matter, Trump suggested Huang would be "in good shape" and expressed a desire for the Nvidia boss to remain a presidential adviser.
The situation has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers regarding the relationship between the administration and technology billionaires. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, the incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated he intends to probe connections between the administration, foreign intelligence, and AI billionaires to see if national security has been compromised.
Critics have also pointed to Trump's financial disclosures, which show investment accounts associated with the president and his family purchased Nvidia shares in early 2026 and August. The White House has maintained that independent third-party institutions manage these portfolios without presidential input.
The controversy comes as tech analysts examine Huang's previous efforts to sell advanced chips to China. In an April 2026 interview, Huang had argued against comparing artificial intelligence to nuclear weapons, calling such a comparison a "loser premise."