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Trump says Jensen Huang ‘is definitely suffering’ as FBI probes affair with suspected spy

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Lim, N. (2026, November 9). Trump says Jensen Huang ‘is definitely suffering’ as FBI probes affair with suspected spy. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4798012/trump-says-nvidia-jensen-huang-is-suffering-greatly-spoke-with-him/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-09 · by Naomi Lim

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President Trump commented on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair with a woman accused by the U.S. of being a Chinese spy during a White House press conference on Monday. Trump expressed sympathy for Huang, stating that if there is an issue, they will inform him but hoped otherwise. He emphasized that Huang is “definitely suffering” due to his family and personal situation amid the FBI investigation.
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As of November 9, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair with a businessperson suspected by U.S. intelligence to be a Chinese spy, leading the company's board to initiate an independent investigation. The stock price of Nvidia dropped by 8% after the news was released on October 25, reflecting investor concerns over potential national security issues. On November 8, the Republican-led foreign affairs and intelligence committees requested Huang to testify at a closed-door briefing next week regarding Nvidia’s “security protocols against foreign adversary espionage.” China has rejected these allegations as "smears," while U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Huang on November 9, expressing concern for his well-being but also indicating an FBI investigation into the affair. The scandal has emboldened Washington's China hawks to push for stricter export controls and increased scrutiny of Nvidia’s dealings with China.

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President Donald Trump expressed sympathy to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman alleged by the United States to be a Chinese spy.
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Trump says Jensen Huang ‘is definitely suffering’ as FBI probes affair with suspected spy · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump expressed sympathy to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman alleged by the United States to be a Chinese spy. asserted
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“If there is a problem, we’ll let you know about it,” Trump told reporters during an impromptu White House press briefing on Monday with UFC CEO Dana White. asserted
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“But I hope there’s no problem. asserted
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I believe he’s suffering greatly. asserted
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I read his statement, and I believe he’s suffering greatly, more so because of his family, his wife, who he loves, and his family. asserted
he → read → who
But he is definitely suffering.” asserted
he → suffer → ?
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