FBI Probes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Over Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy

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President Donald Trump announced the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations he had an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy. Trump said he spoke with Huang, who denied knowing her alleged ties to Beijing. The 63-year-old married executive admitted to infidelity and apologized to his family and staff, while denying involvement in espionage. Nvidia’s board launched an independent probe but expressed confidence in Huang, confirming he will remain CEO during the inquiry. Trump, who owns Nvidia stock and has approved chip exports to China, defended Huang as a "high quality person." The scandal emerges ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.


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