Daniel Wolfram
The president dismissed an ongoing FBI inquiry into Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair, calling the tech giant an honorable man who had no idea his partner was an alleged spy.
President Donald Trump had touted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as an “honorable” man and one of the brightest minds when it comes to AI.
Then the world found out he was honeypotted by an alleged Chinese spy who had engaged in a relationship with the married Huang and relayed information she had received to the Chinese government.
However, according to Trump, that is not a big deal even as the FBI is looking into the case. He said so himself yesterday during a bizarre press briefing.
Trump is fully backing Huang
Addressing reporters during an impromptu White House briefing, Trump brushed aside an ongoing federal inquiry into Huang’s personal ties and dismissed suggestions of espionage.
Nvidia had launched its own internal review on Sunday after Huang admitted having an extramarital affair. Trouble deepened fast. Reports surfaced alleging that the woman involved had direct ties to the Chinese government.
Behind the scenes, Trump called the executive to check on him. “I asked him that question: ‘Did you have any idea that she was a spy?'” Trump told reporters. Huang denied it flatly. “He said, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy.’ And I really believe him.”
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Federal investigators continue to probe the matter, but Trump insisted Huang has no reason to worry. “I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he’ll be in good shape,” Trump said, calling Huang “an honorable man.”
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White House circus
In an internal memo to Nvidia staff, Huang acknowledged the infidelity. “I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” Huang wrote, adding he was “fully committed to NVIDIA.”
Trump made the supportive comments alongside UFC boss Dana White. Over the weekend, the president had joked on Truth Social that White was taking over as White House press secretary, sparking wild speculation across Washington. By Monday, both men laughed off the rumor.
Reporters pressed White to see if he would ever take the post. “Thank you for the offer,” White responded with a grin. “I do not want to be in politics.”
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