Republicans Investigate Nvidia CEO Over China Ties
U.S. Republicans demand investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged ties to a Chinese intelligence asset.
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U.S. Republicans are calling for an investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports of his relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset, Alice Huang, despite President Donald Trump’s public defense of the CEO. Intelligence agencies have reportedly found that Alice Huang gathered information for Beijing while developing a close relationship with Huang, and Trump was briefed on the intelligence in 2025, according to a recent report from The New York Times.
Investigations and Calls for Transparency
House Republican committee chairs Brian Mast, John Moolenaar, and Rick Crawford have invited Huang to a closed-door briefing on November 18 to address Nvidia’s security protocols and his interactions with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based data center company Megaspee. Rep. Mast indicated he would move to subpoena Huang if he declined to attend the briefing.
“It’s important that we get to the truth and to the facts,” Moolenaar said. “One has to wonder what kind of influence they were getting.” Other House and Senate Republicans, including House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie, have also called for a formal investigation through proper authorities.
Trump Defends Huang Amid Concerns
Despite the growing concerns, Trump has publicly downplayed the allegations, stating he checked in with Huang and believed the CEO had no knowledge of Alice Huang’s potential espionage activities. “He said he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy,” Trump said at a press briefing.
Trump also praised Huang as an honorable individual while noting that the FBI is looking into the allegations. “I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he’ll be in good shape,” the president said.
Huang Addresses National Security Concerns
In a recent email to Nvidia staffers, Huang acknowledged the national security concerns stemming from the affair. “I support the investigation and will cooperate fully. I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security,” Huang wrote.
Source: Daily Caller
