Trump backs Nvidia's Huang amid affair, spy investigation
The blowback to Huang's affair is getting stronger by the hour.
TL;DR
- President Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Sunday night.
- Huang's company board is investigating his affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
- Multiple members of Congress are calling for investigations into the matter.
- Investors are concerned the news could negatively impact the AI trade.
- Trump stated he hadn't heard of Huang doing anything wrong.
- Trump was reportedly briefed earlier this year about Huang's relationship but did not act.
- Huang has been a frequent attendee at White House events and traveled with Trump to China.
- House Republican committee chairs have requested a briefing from Huang by November 11.