Trump Says FBI Is Reviewing Huang Affair, Cites Call With CEO
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Mon, 9 November 2026
7 reports- Bloomberg Politics22:06first to report
President Donald Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s extramarital relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and offered his support to the embattled chip magnate a day after the affair was disclosed.
- South China Morning Post22:17
Growing bipartisan pressure is mounting in the US Congress on Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang over his ties to a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of working for Beijing’s intelligence services, with lawmakers from both parties demanding to know whether US national security was compromised. Chinese authorities have dismissed the spying allegations. The controversy escalated over the weekend when Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation after Huang admitted...
- Index.hr (Croatia)22:44
PREDSJEDNIK Trump razgovarao je s direktorom Nvidije Jensenom Huangom, koji je negirao da je znao da je žena s kojom je imao aferu kineska špijunka. Trump je izjavio da mu vjeruje.
- PBS NewsHour23:04
President Donald Trump said Monday that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang should not worry about the FBI looking into his affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese government agent.
- Al Jazeera English23:13
Trump told reporters he believes Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang had no idea his alleged mistress was a suspected Chinese spy.
- South China Morning Post23:15
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had told him he did not know a woman at the centre of espionage allegations was a suspected Chinese spy, and that he believed the technology executive’s account. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had spoken to Huang earlier in the day, as the chipmaker faces scrutiny over whether its founder was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. “I asked him that question. Did you have any idea...
- BBC News World23:20
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
Tue, 10 November 2026
20 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)00:37
Auch das FBI hat Untersuchungen zur Affäre von Jensen Huang mit einer mutmaßlichen chinesischen Spionin aufgenommen. US-Präsident Donald Trump verteidigt den Nvidia-Chef.
- Al Jazeera English00:44
US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman's alleged work for Chinese intelligence.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)01:28
Die US-Bundespolizei schaltet sich laut Donald Trump in den Skandal um den Nvidia-Chef und eine mutmaßliche chinesische Spionin ein. Pikant: Bald steht ein Treffen des US-Präsidenten mit Xi Jinping an.
- Google News - Top Stories01:44
Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy BBC Jensen Huang Apologized to Nvidia for His Infidelity. His Kids Are on Staff. WSJ A Scandal at the Center of the Economy The Atlantic Jensen Huang Divorce Speculation Ramps Up—Why Wife Lori Huang Could Walk Away With Half Forbes ‘This is a serious national security issue.’ GOP bucks Trump on Nvidia Politico
- Google News - Top Stories03:25
‘This is a serious national security issue.’ GOP bucks Trump on Nvidia Politico Jensen Huang Apologized to Nvidia for His Infidelity. His Kids Are on Staff. WSJ Trump downplays alleged spy plot targeting CEO who helped shape US tech policy CNN A Scandal at the Center of the Economy The Atlantic Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia CEO Huang over Chinese scandal Yahoo Finance
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)04:07
Jensen Huang entschuldigt sich für seine Affäre mit einer mutmaßlichen chinesischen Agentin. Trump stellt sich hinter ihn. Aber kann der Nvidia-Chef seinen Posten behalten? Die wichtigsten Fragen und Antworten.
- iheart.com05:00
President Trump supports Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid a spy probe, stating Huang is "suffering a lot" after admitting to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Nvidia's board is investigating, and the FBI is involved, but Trump believes Huang will be fine.
- digitaljournal.com05:00
His admission followed reports in The New York Times that US intelligence officials had concluded the woman, Alice Huang, was passing information to China. She is not related to the Nvidia chief.
- abc.net.au05:00
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:24
Nakon što su dionice Nvidije pale za više od 4 %, Huang je priznao prevaru supruge, ali nije otkrio detalje o svojoj navodnoj vezi.
- Times of India06:40
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang regarding allegations of ties to a Chinese spy. Trump stated he believes Huang was unaware of the alleged spy's identity during an FBI investigation. Rubio's memo on Huang's relationships surfaced before Trump's visit to Beijing, indicating prior knowledge of the situation. The FBI is scrutinizing the implications on national security concerning Nvidia's technology and partnerships.
- N1 Info (Croatia)06:48
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je da FBI istražuje vezu izvršnog direktora Nvidije, Jensena Huanga (64), s kineskom poslovnom ženom za koju
- Bloomberg Politics08:08
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from Berlin, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. President Donald Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s extramarital relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and offered his support to the embattled chip magnate a...
- Euronews08:19
US President Donald Trump says the FBI is looking into a matter involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged links to a Chinese government agent. Trump said he had spoken to Huang, who denied knowing the person was a spy, and expressed confidence in the tech executive.
- El Mundo (Spain)10:20
De ídolo de masas en China a protagonista de un escándalo de espionaje: el jefe de Nvidia, que se hizo viral comprando naranjas y comiendo fideos en ciudades del gigante asiático, está bajo sospecha por su relación con una presunta espía de Pekín. Trump ha asegurado que el FBI también está investigando el caso Leer
- South China Morning Post11:30
There is growing momentum to pass a slate of major new export control bills targeting China, in the wake of the Democrats’ takeover of the US Congress and scrutiny over American chip giant Nvidia following CEO Jensen Huang’s admission of an extramarital affair. US intelligence reportedly identified the woman as a Chinese spy, a claim that Beijing has rejected. Leading US politicians have been quick to jump on the news to put pressure on the White House and other lawmakers to approve three...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:59
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump potvrdio je da FBI istražuje slučaj, ali je ustvrdio kako ne smatra da Huang ima razloga za zabrinutost
- Novinky (Czechia)14:37
Americký prezident Donald Trump uvedl, že FBI vyšetřuje vztah mezi generálním ředitelem společnosti Nvidia Jensenem Huangem a údajnou čínskou špiónkou. Zprávy o tom, že se Huang stal terčem čínské špionážní kampaně, se objevily minulý týden. Trump uvedl, že s ředitelem společnosti hovořil v pondělí.
- Bloomberg Politics21:15
Dave Lee, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, said that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are poised to investigate Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about his affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy. Lee also commented on a New York Times report that reveals President Trump had been told before his trip to China about the concerns around Huang's affair and the fact that his girlfriend was suspected of being a spy. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill22:06
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Nvidia spy scandal renews push for chip export bills Congress returned Monday to a jam-packed lame-duck session. But new revelations about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy are putting a trio of chip export bills front and center on the agenda. © Julia Demaree...
Wed, 11 November 2026
10 reports- Times of India03:26
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick had recieved a confidential memo revealing Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang's ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. The memo was circulated ahead of President Trump's visit to China in May. Although US officials alerted Trump about Huang’s connections, no action was taken, and Huang was invited on the trip. This situation has raised alarms over Huang's role in shaping AI policies and decisions affecting Nvidia.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:15
Woman at center of intelligence investigation entered Taiwan on Hong Kong passport as Taipei monitored her visits since 2024 at Washington’s request
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:37
Classified memo alerted Howard Lutnick to Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, Axios reports
- Bloomberg Politics16:03
Two key House Republicans on Wednesday said Congress is prepared to subpoena Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang to provide answers about his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
- Bloomberg Politics16:12
Huang’s affair and Trump’s ties to the Nvidia chief are now raising fresh questions about how much the US president knew about the matter, when he knew it, and whether any sensitive intelligence was exposed related to Washington’s AI arms race with Beijing. Gautam Mukunda, Lecturer at Yale School of Management and Bloomberg Opinion contributor, discusses the Nvidia scandal, implications on the US, and how it underscores growing espionage risks for other AI firms. (Source: Bloomberg)
- klcc.org17:01
Jensen Huang, the CEO of top U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, said he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
- Bloomberg Politics19:12
Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the UN, discusses the questions surrounding an alleged relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy. Speaking on "Balance of Power," Haley also comments on the war in Iran, the future of leadership in Israel and the results of the midterm US elections. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Index.hr (Croatia)22:48
TROJICA republikanskih zastupnika traže da direktor Nvidije Jensen Huang osobno svjedoči o navodnim vezama s kineskom špijunkom. Spremni su izdati i obvezujući poziv ako se ogluši na zahtjev.
- The Hill22:52
President Trump is standing by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid the tech executive’s affair with an alleged spy, heightening national security concerns around the unfolding scandal. While tech observers and lawmakers said Trump’s quick defense of Huang was expected, the situation raises questions about Trump’s tight allyship with industry leaders, and whether it could undermine...
- Bloomberg Politics23:37
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) says Jensen Huang should be subpoenaed if he does not appear for a requested voluntary interview with lawmakers. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says Congress needs a classified intelligence briefing on what information may have been obtained by the alleged Chinese spy and whether Huang was involved in any illicit activity. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says lawmakers must strengthen US export-control laws during the lame-duck session and says he is confident colleagues will support...
Thu, 12 November 2026
12 reports- Bloomberg Politics02:01
Xi Jinping’s third summit of the year with Donald Trump is going off script before their meetings even get underway, as the spy allegations engulfing Nvidia Corp.’s Jensen Huang reopen old rifts.
- Japan Times02:39
Accusations Nvidia's Jensen Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy are fueling calls in the U.S. to tighten semiconductor export controls.
- independent.co.uk03:00
Trump has said he was unaware of the spy allegations at the time of his state visit to China
- Bloomberg Politics14:48
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was an influential figure in Washington and the Trump administration. Now his relationship with President Donald Trump is being closely scrutinized. Bloomberg's Mike Shepard reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Axios16:03
The White House is standing by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick despite a view within the administration that Lutnick delayed action to address concerns over chip smuggling to China. Why it matters: Congress smells blood in the water following bombshell reports that U.S. national security may have been jeopardized by former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Lawmakers want to know what the Trump administration did or did not do in response to that intelligence...
- nbcnews.com17:30
Rep. John Moolenaar, the chairman of the bipartisan House committee on China, said the former Nvidia leader was in discussions to find a suitable time to brief committees.
- The Hill17:33
Jensen Huang, the tech executive at the center of an alleged Chinese corporate espionage scandal, has agreed to appear before Congress in a closed-door briefing focused on threats to U.S. national security, a top Republican told The Hill on Thursday. Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said lawmakers are...
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:03
US-Abgeordnete pochen auf eine Befragung von Jensen Huang auch nach dessen Rücktritt. Notfalls werde der Ex-Nvidia-Chef eine Vorladung erhalten.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:26
Założyciel Nvidii Jensen Huang zgodził się złożyć zeznania przed Kongresem Stanów Zjednoczonych w związku z aferą szpiegowską, w którą jest zamieszany. Przesłuchanie ma odbyć się jeszcze przed Świętem Dziękczynienia, przypadającym 26 listopada.
- South China Morning Post20:19
Senior White House officials are discussing whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should be pushed out amid a spy scandal surrounding Nvidia’s now-former CEO Jensen Huang, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday. A growing number of lawmakers criticised Lutnick for the administration’s refusal to add dozens of Chinese companies to a key US trade blacklist, and over whether the government was properly overseeing Nvidia’s exports to China. Criticism of Lutnick’s actions...
- Bloomberg Politics23:40
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) says he wants to know when former CEO Jensen Huang was informed by the US government that the woman he was having an affair with was allegedly involved in Chinese espionage and why Nvidia was not notified sooner. Rep. Meeks says the issue is not just the affair, but what information might have been given to China and others that could endanger US national security. Rep. Meeks says Congress needs to determine what the administration knew and why Nvidia may not have been...
- Times of India23:43
Fri, 13 November 2026
5 reports- dailymail.com01:30
Trump spoke to Stephen A Smith on Thursday and sounded off on his conversations with Huang since the scandal broke.
- indiatimes.com01:30
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department has not determined whether Alice Huang, whose affair with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang preceded his exit, was a Chinese spy. President Donald Trump also said the question remained unresolved, while confirming he had spoken to Jensen Huang a day before his resignation.
- queanbeyanage.com.au01:30
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Nvidia founder Jensen Huang have been called to testify about the company's...
- Times of India01:53
US President Donald Trump urged Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang to fight to retain his job shortly before his exit amid a China spy scandal, NYT reported. Trump continued backing Huang despite intelligence warnings about his alleged affair with a Chinese woman suspected of spying for Beijing. Bloomberg reported that Huang later called Trump and expressed remorse over the scandal's impact on his family.
- Tagesschau (Germany)02:36
Laut Medienberichten wurde Trump zwei Mal von der Affäre des Nvidia-Chefs Huang mit einer mutmaßlichen chinesischen Spionin unterrichtet. Doch der Präsident beteuert, von nichts gewusst zu haben. Von C. Kühntopp.