The president is standing by one of the most powerful figures in American technology, at least for now. He also revealed that federal investigators are examining matters related to the case.
President Donald Trump said Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, that the FBI is looking into matters connected to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, a day after Huang admitted to an extramarital affair amid reports linking him to a woman U.S. officials suspect of spying for China.
What did Trump say about the Nvidia CEO?
Trump told reporters the administration would look into the situation and said he knows the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else. He did not explain what he meant. The comment left open whether the bureau is examining the CEO himself or a related matter.
Trump said he spoke with the Nvidia CEO on Monday and asked whether he had any idea the woman was a spy. Huang told him he had no idea, Trump said, adding that he really believes him.
Trump said he hopes there is no problem and that the public will be told if there is one. His tone was supportive throughout his remarks.
Why is the Nvidia CEO under scrutiny?
The New York Times has reported that U.S. intelligence officials concluded that Alice Huang, an executive at Nvidia customer Megaspeed who is not related to Jensen Huang, was working for China’s Ministry of State Security.
The paper reported she was tasked with gathering information on the Nvidia CEO and the company’s chips and pushing for its most advanced chips to be sold to China.
Alice Huang has not publicly responded to the reports and has not been charged with a crime. China has called the allegations a smear campaign. Megaspeed has said it launched its own review with outside lawyers.
What is Nvidia doing?
On Sunday, Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation into reports that its CEO was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors, working with outside counsel, will lead it.
The board said it still has confidence in the Nvidia CEO and has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
In a message to employees, Huang apologized to his wife and family for being unfaithful and said he supports the investigation and will cooperate fully. He did not name the woman in the message, according to reports.
What is the relationship between Trump and the Nvidia CEO?
Huang has been a frequent visitor to the White House and has worked closely with the administration on technology policy, including rules for chip sales to China. Trump has frequently praised Huang as one of the country’s top business leaders.
Trump’s support could help ease pressure on Huang, but critics in Congress from both parties have demanded answers. House Republicans have called on him to testify on Nov. 18.
Reports also say Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw a classified memo this spring warning officials about the relationship, raising questions about what the administration knew. The White House has not detailed what it knew or when.
What happens next?
It was not immediately clear what the FBI is examining or whether it involves Huang directly. The bureau typically does not comment on investigations.
Nvidia’s review and any action in Congress will shape what comes next. The company’s chips power much of the world’s artificial intelligence, making the outcome important far beyond Silicon Valley. Investors will also be watching closely.
For the Nvidia CEO, the president’s support may offer some cover as the investigations continue. But the questions surrounding the case are unlikely to fade soon.
