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Trump says Nvidia CEO denied knowing woman was suspected spy

Outlets report that Donald Trump spoke with Jensen Huang about his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, with the president stating Huang denied knowing the woman's background.

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At a glance

  • President Donald Trump stated that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told him he did not know a woman he was involved with was an alleged Chinese spy.124
  • Trump stated that federal investigators are examining allegations concerning Huang and the suspected operative.35

President Donald Trump stated that he spoke with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang on Monday regarding allegations involving an alleged Chinese operative.12345

Trump told reporters Huang insisted he had no knowledge that the woman was a suspected spy.124

The president noted that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the allegations.35

Huang has acknowledged having an extramarital liaison with the woman accused of spying for China.26

Where sources agree

  • Trump spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday5 of 6
  • Huang denied knowing the woman was a suspected spy3 of 6
  • The FBI is investigating the spy allegations2 of 6
  • Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair2 of 6

Who covered this

4 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1The New York TimesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Told Trump He Did Not Know Chinese Woman Was Suspected Spy ↗
  2. 2CBS NewsTrump says Jensen Huang told him he had "no idea she was a spy" amid Chinese intel allegations ↗
  3. 3BBC NewsTrump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy ↗
  4. 4CNBCTrump says Jensen Huang told him Monday he didn't know paramour 'was a spy' ↗
  5. 5The GuardianTrump backs embattled Hegseth and Jensen Huang and says FBI looking into spy allegations – video ↗
  6. 6The VergeHere’s what Trump said he knew about Jensen Huang ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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