Former President Donald Trump publicly defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Sunday, calling him an “honorable guy” despite allegations that Huang engaged in an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Trump acknowledged he was previously unaware of the situation but expressed confidence in Huang’s character.
Trump’s Remarks on Huang
When asked about Huang, Trump told reporters, “I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he’s a fine person, but you never know what is going on. I hope everything’s fine.” He added, “He’s done such an incredible job, so I would certainly hope… he’s a fine person, in my opinion.”
Pressed on whether Huang should remain CEO of Nvidia amid the controversy, Trump replied, “Sure.” The former president also suggested he would be open to including Huang on an upcoming trip to Asia.
Spy Allegations and Nvidia’s Investigation
The woman in question, Alice Huang (no relation to the CEO), is reportedly a high-ranking executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed and allegedly recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security. U.S. officials believe she may have funneled sensitive information to Beijing while maintaining a close relationship with Jensen Huang.
Nvidia’s Board of Directors announced an independent investigation into the matter, citing concerns over national and economic security. While the board stated there is “no reason to believe” security was compromised, it vowed to examine all available information. Huang has reportedly admitted to the affair and pledged full cooperation with the probe.
Geopolitical Fallout
The scandal has drawn scrutiny given Huang’s influence in shaping U.S. AI policy. He has been a vocal advocate for easing restrictions on advanced AI chip exports to China—a stance he maintained even as his relationship with Alice Huang unfolded. Meanwhile, China has denied allegations of espionage, dismissing them as baseless.
As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate over semiconductor dominance, the case highlights the risks of corporate leaders becoming entangled in foreign intelligence operations. Nvidia’s investigation is expected to shed light on whether any classified information was leaked in what could become a major security breach.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2026/11/09/watch-trump-calls-nvidia-ceo-honorable-guy-amid-affair-suspected-chinese-spy-but-you-never-know-what-s-going-on/