Trump Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Says He Believed No Spy Links

President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations of an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage, saying Huang is "suffering greatly" and that he believes the executive had no knowledge of spy links. Trump said he spoke with Huang on Monday and directly asked about Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, who allegedly worked for China's Ministry of State Security. Trump stated Huang denied knowing she was a spy, and the president said he believed him, calling the Nvidia chief an "amazing guy" and an honourable person. The controversy follows reports that Alice Huang was recruited to gather information on Nvidia and potentially influence business decisions, with scrutiny on Singapore-based Megaspeed International's purchase of over $4.8 billion in Nvidia chips. Huang admitted to an extramarital affair on Sunday, and Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation, with the FBI also examining the matter.