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Trump leaps to defense of 'honorable' Nvidia tycoon after his steamy affair with alleged Chinese spy is laid bare

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Spiering, C. (2026, November 9). Trump leaps to defense of 'honorable' Nvidia tycoon after his steamy affair with alleged Chinese spy is laid bare. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16278537/Donald-Trump-Nvidia-chinese-spy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-11-09 · by Charlie Spiering

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President Donald Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after it was revealed that Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a senior executive suspected of being a Chinese spy. Despite security concerns, Trump maintained his support for Huang, calling him "an honorable guy" and stating he would still consider taking him on a visit to China. The incident has raised questions about national security but Nvidia’s board says there is no evidence that secrets were compromised.
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As of November 9, 2026, Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy. The affair and potential security breach were reported by the New York Times and Financial Times, leading to significant concerns from US Congress, which requested Huang's testimony regarding Nvidia’s security protocols against espionage. Nvidia shares dropped about 6% on November 9, reflecting market anxiety over possible national security implications and corporate risks.

The investigation will be conducted by an independent committee with outside legal counsel. Though the company maintains it has no reason to believe its secrets or US national security were compromised, the probe aims to thoroughly examine all available information. China’s foreign ministry denied any involvement in a honey trap operation targeting Huang.

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Nvidia Shares Fall Over CEO Investigation
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Charlie Spiering
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Nvidia's board has said that it had 'no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised' as a result of Huang's affair, but that it 'will examine all available information.' Huang has met and traveled with President Trump on several occasions, even though the espionage warning memo was circulated in Trump's cabinet for over six months. Huang sat directly next to the president on September 29 for a tech leader luncheon He attended a state dinner that was hosted at the White House for Jinping alongside his wife on September 24.
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He joined Trump and other tech executives as the president spoke to the press outside the White House President Donald Trump spoke about the affair on his trip back to the White House from Florida Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang admitted to cheating on his wife with suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang (pictured together at a party in June 2024) The president said he would still consider taking Huang to visit China for a scheduled visit later this month at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

Claims (28 extracted, 0 hedged)

We’re faster. asserted
We → ’re → ?
Sign up to the free weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington President Donald Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after the billionaire tycoon admitted to having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. asserted
tycoon → sign → spy
'I have not spoken to him about it. asserted
I → speak → it
I just know he's a fine person but you never know what's going on. asserted
what → know → ?
I hope everything's fine, he's done such an incredible job... asserted
he → hope → job
He's a fine person in my opinion,' Trump told reporters on Sunday when questioned about his relationship with the tech CEO. asserted
Trump → tell → CEO
On Sunday, Huang admitted to cheating on his wife in a memo to staff. asserted
Huang → admit → staff
My actions hurt her and our children. asserted
actions → hurt → her
There is no excuse for what I did,' he admitted. asserted
he → be → what
Huang's affair was with Alice Huang, a senior executive at a Singapore-based company that was buying Nvidia's advanced AI chips. asserted
that → base → chips
The extramarital relationship raised security concerns after US intelligence assessed that the woman, Alice Huang, was delivering information to the Beijing government. asserted
woman → raise → government
Trump confirmed he maintained his friendly relationship with Jensen Huang despite security concerns and did not have any regrets after the news went public. asserted
news → confirm → regrets
'I think he's an honorable guy I think he probably has an excuse for it. asserted
he → think → it
You have to hear it. asserted
You → have → it
No, you can't do that with people. asserted
you → do → people
He's done an amazing job for our country,' he said. asserted
he → do → country
He joined Trump and other tech executives as the president spoke to the press outside the White House President Donald Trump spoke about the affair on his trip back to the White House from Florida Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang admitted to cheating on his wife with suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang (pictured together at a party in June 2024) The president said he would still consider taking Huang to visit China for a scheduled visit later this month at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. asserted
he → join → summit
'I'd certainly take him. asserted
I → take → him
I haven't heard that he's done anything wrong,' Trump said. asserted
Trump → hear → anything
Trump and Huang have developed a close friendship as they have pursued the growth of computer chip development and the rapid advance of artificial intelligence development. asserted
they → develop → development
Nvidia's board has said that it had 'no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised' as a result of Huang's affair, but that it 'will examine all available information.' Huang has met and traveled with President Trump on several occasions, even though the espionage warning memo was circulated in Trump's cabinet for over six months. Huang sat directly next to the president on September 29 for a tech leader luncheon He attended a state dinner that was hosted at the White House for Jinping alongside his wife on September 24. asserted
that → say → September
The pair were all smiles as they spoke to Apple CEO Tim Cook The president also frequently takes calls and communicates directly with Huang. asserted
president → speak → Huang
Huang attended a state dinner that was hosted at the White House for Jinping alongside his wife on September 24. asserted
that → attend → September
Huang also sat directly next to the president on September 29 for a tech leader luncheon and Trump awarded Huang a National Medal of Science on October 8. asserted
Trump → sit → October
Huang has been married to his wife Lori for 41 years, and they share two adult children, Madison and Spencer. asserted
they → share → children
'To my wife and family: I love you. asserted
I → love → you
I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. asserted
I → know → what
I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust,' Huang said in his memo. asserted
Huang → hope → memo
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