Trump Says FBI Investigating Allegations Linking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Chinese Intelligence
Summary
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. FBI is investigating allegations related to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Chinese intelligence agencies.
- Trump said he trusts Huang, describing the Nvidia CEO as someone who "built a great American company" and "a very honorable man."
- Trump added that he does not plan to raise the issue directly in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, though Xi could bring up the matter first.
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President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Chinese intelligence agencies.
Bloomberg reported on November 9 that Trump told a White House news conference he understood the FBI was looking into the matter and that he believed Huang would be able to resolve it. The probe relates to reports that a woman who had an extramarital relationship with Huang is suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative.
Trump said he also spoke directly with Huang on November 9 to check on him despite the allegations. He described the Nvidia chief as "a very honorable man," signaling confidence in him.
"I know Jensen very well," Trump said. "He built a great American company, and I think he is a very honorable man."
Trump did not provide further details on the FBI investigation or its status. It also has not been confirmed whether the woman involved with Huang was actually linked to Chinese intelligence agencies.
Trump said he does not plan to raise the issue directly at his meeting next week with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He added that Xi could bring up the matter first.
