Trump Confirms FBI Probe Into Jensen Huang Over Spy Allegations

On Monday, President Trump verified that an FBI probe into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is underway concerning an alleged liaison with a suspected Chinese spy. The White House stated the probe follows reports that Huang's mistress, Alice Huang, acted as a Beijing honeypot.

This situation involves the head of one of America's most critical technology firms. The FBI is now looking into the circumstances surrounding this relationship.

Trump spoke with Huang on Monday to check on the AI tycoon. The president told reporters he believes Huang had no idea his mistress was a spy. "He said I had no idea that she was a spy, and I really, and I really believe him," said Trump, according to NBC News. He added that he called Huang "To see if he's feeling all right." The president expressed confidence that nothing criminal would be found in the investigation.

House committee chairs have demanded that Huang appear before Congress to explain the situation. Reps. Brian Mast, John Moolenaar, and Eric Crawford wrote a letter requesting a closed-door briefing on November 18. According to their statement, recent disclosures trigger major national security worries about the potential exposure of sensitive American technology.

The lawmakers argued it is vital to determine if national security has been placed at risk. Following Huang's confession of infidelity toward his spouse of over 40 years, Nvidia initiated its own internal investigation.

President Trump has publicly defended Huang despite the serious allegations. He called the tech leader an honorable guy who has done an incredible job for the country. When asked if Huang should remain CEO of Nvidia, Trump replied, "Sure." He noted that everyone deals with people, but he has not heard Huang did anything wrong. The president indicated willingness to include Huang in his forthcoming journey to Asia.

Shares of Nvidia closed down 4.2 percent in Monday's trading. This drop occurred as the market reacted to the news of the affair and the ongoing probe. U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly determined in October that Alice Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset. She allegedly worked for Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based company facing charges of shipping chips to China.