FBI investigates Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy

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President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence, adding he believes Huang had no knowledge of her alleged role. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with Chinese executive Alice Huang and told him he had "absolutely no idea" she was an alleged spy. Trump said he believes Huang and expects him to be "in good shape." Nvidia announced Sunday it opened a probe into the relationship after media reports said US intelligence determined the woman worked for China's Ministry of State Security. The board said it found no evidence of compromised national security or company secrets.


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