Trump Says FBI Is Reviewing Huang Affair, Cites Call With CEO
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Mon, 9 November 2026
6 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.
- 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
17 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.
- 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
- 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)
Wed, 11 November 2026
5 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)08:37
Classified memo alerted Howard Lutnick to Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, Axios reports
- 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)
- 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)
- 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...
Thu, 12 November 2026
7 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...
- 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...
- Times of India23:43
Fri, 13 November 2026
2 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.