Trump and Jensen Huang: A Timeline of Their Ties From Air Force One to Spy Scandal
President Donald Trump's close ties with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have come under scrutiny after revelations about Huang's affair with a businesswoman suspected of being a Chinese spy, leading to his resignation on November 12 and an FBI probe. Huang met Trump numerous times since January 2025, advocating for looser restrictions on advanced AI chip sales to China. He joined Trump on a May 2026 trip to China, boarded Air Force One, and received the National Medal of Science in October 2026. Trump has defended Huang, saying he believes Huang had no idea the woman was a spy, and called his resignation "sad." The White House and Huang argued that continued US chip sales to China would keep Chinese customers reliant on US technology.