Nvidia CEO's alleged affair and espionage ties trigger Washington probes

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's alleged extramarital affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage has triggered bipartisan scrutiny and national-security probes in Washington. The scandal threatens to destabilize the company's central role in America's AI ambitions. Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, allegedly fed intelligence and advanced chips to China. The Justice Department is investigating potential export-control violations, while Nvidia conducts an internal review. President Trump said he spoke with Jensen Huang, who claimed he was unaware of the espionage allegations. The affair has strained Huang's relationship with the White House, where he was a key ally in Trump's AI-driven economic agenda. Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, demand answers about Nvidia's chip exports to China, while the midterm elections have shifted congressional control, intensifying oversight pressure.