Musk backs petition to reinstate Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after spy scandal
Elon Musk is backing a petition to reinstate Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO after Huang resigned amid a Chinese spy sex scandal. Musk announced his support on X, where the "Stand with Jensen" petition quickly drew 8 million views. Huang stepped down after admitting to an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, an alleged Chinese intelligence asset. Lawmakers are now calling for him to testify and are examining the Trump administration's decision to allow exports of powerful AI chips to China. A State Department memo prepared by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, based on a CIA report, also fueled pressure for his ouster. Huang had close access to President Trump, including joining him on Air Force One and attending Oval Office meetings. In May 2025, the administration scrapped a Biden-era rule restricting advanced AI chip exports, arguing it stifled innovation.