Trump faces political crisis over Nvidia scandal and China chip exports
A scandal involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's personal conduct has escalated into a political crisis for President Donald Trump, raising questions about his administration's handling of sensitive technology exports to China. The controversy centers on Huang's alleged affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, which US intelligence suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence and of diverting advanced chips to China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces pressure for failing to restrict Megaspeed despite warnings, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and lawmakers from both parties demand answers. Trump had a close relationship with Huang, who traveled with him on Air Force One and influenced decisions on chip sales to China. The White House expresses full confidence in Lutnick, but the scandal has intensified scrutiny over who is responsible for protecting America's most sensitive technology.