Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after reports that Huang had an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China, saying the executive was unaware of her alleged intelligence links.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump confirmed that the FBI was “looking into” a matter involving Huang but did not specify the focus of its examination.
Trump said he had spoken with Huang earlier on Monday and asked whether he knew about the woman’s alleged connections to Chinese intelligence.
“He said, I had no idea she was a spy and I really believed him,” Trump said. He added that Huang was “suffering greatly” because of the impact the controversy had on his family.
Trump Says He Believes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Had No Idea Woman Was a Spy
US President @realDonaldTrump has come to the defence of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, saying he believes Huang was unaware that the woman he was reportedly associated with was an alleged spy.
“I spoke to Jensen today. He told me he had no idea that woman was a spy, and I really believe him,” Trump said.
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Asked whether he would discuss the matter with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their planned meeting next week, Trump said he did not think he would raise it, although Xi could bring it up.
Separately, Nvidia’s board is investigating whether Huang was targeted as part of a foreign intelligence operation.
The board has said it has no reason to believe that national security interests or the company’s confidential information were compromised.
The FBI inquiry and the company’s internal investigation come amid concerns over alleged foreign intelligence activity involving a senior figure in the global technology industry.
The allegations against the woman have not been independently established in the information provided.
