Trump Sympathizes With Nvidia CEO Over Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

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President Donald Trump said Monday that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had "no idea" a woman he had an affair with was an alleged Chinese spy, expressing sympathy for the tech executive's suffering. Trump also declined to specify when he learned of the intelligence linking Huang to the woman. Trump said he spoke with Huang earlier Monday and believed his denial, noting the CEO was "suffering greatly" due to family impact. Huang acknowledged the affair in a Sunday message to Nvidia employees, apologizing to his family and staff. Trump stated he was unaware of the allegations during their May trip to China. Huang, a key figure in the AI revolution and close to the president, has attended White House events including a September state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said the FBI is investigating the matter but predicted Huang "will be in good shape."


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