Sex scandal at Nvidia pressures White House over chip smuggling ties

A sex scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pressuring the White House, raising questions about his close ties to President Trump and potential national security risks. The affair has triggered scrutiny over how the administration handled warnings about a suspected chip smuggling operation. Huang, who had direct access to Trump and traveled with him to China, has long argued against export restrictions on AI chips to China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces criticism for resisting action against Megaspeed, a company suspected of diverting chips, despite a classified memo warning of risks. Congressional investigations from both parties are underway, and Huang has agreed to testify privately. The White House has expressed confidence in Lutnick, but reports suggest officials are weighing whether to force him out.