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Chinese spy affair scandal: Trump reacts to calls for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation

Daily Post Nigeria November 09, 2026 4 views
Chinese spy affair scandal: Trump reacts to calls for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation

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Chinese Spy Affair Scandal: Trump Reacts to Calls for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Resignation

United States President Donald Trump has reacted to the recent scandal involving Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang.

According to Daily Post Nigeria, Huang admitted to having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy and tech executive, Alice Huang. The revelation came during a board meeting on Sunday, as reported by The New York Times.

Following the CEO's admission, Nvidia's board of directors ordered an independent investigation into the matter.

In a video released by Bloomberg, President Trump addressed the issue, stating that he has not yet spoken with Huang but described him as a "fine person." When asked if Huang should step down from his role at Nvidia, Trump replied:

"I have not spoken to him about it. He's a fine person. You never know what is going on. I am sure and hope everything is fine. I think so," said Trump.

The scandal has reportedly impacted Nvidia's stock performance, with the company's shares dropping by 4% on Monday, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Nvidia CEO's Admission and Board Response

The recent revelation has led to a board investigation into the matter, as the company seeks to address the concerns raised.

President Trump's Comment on the Situation

President Trump addressed the situation in a video interview, expressing that he has not spoken to Huang regarding the scandal and described him as a "fine person." When asked if Huang should step down from his position at Nvidia, Trump remained non-committal.

"I have not spoken to him about it. He's a fine person. You never know what is going on. I am sure and hope everything is fine. I think so," said Trump.

The situation has led to a 4% drop in Nvidia's stock performance on Monday, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Impact on Nvidia's Stock Performance

The scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resulted in a 4% decline in the company's stock performance on Monday, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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