Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told President Trump he was unaware that a Chinese woman linked to him was a suspected spy. The disclosure came during a conversation between the two men, according to an account Trump gave to reporters on Monday.
Trump said he believed Huang’s explanation and accepted that the Nvidia chief did not know about the woman’s background. The president also said he did not recall receiving a briefing that warned him about Huang’s liaison.
The episode centers on a Chinese national who was reportedly flagged as a suspected intelligence risk. Details about her identity and her connection to Huang have not been fully disclosed.
The White House has not released additional information about the conversation or the briefing in question. It remains unclear when the alleged briefing was offered or which agency provided it.
Nvidia has not issued a public statement on the matter. The company has generally declined to comment on the personal dealings of its executives.
Huang has become a prominent figure in Washington as Nvidia’s chips sit at the center of U.S. technology policy. His meetings with officials have drawn attention amid tightening export controls on advanced semiconductors.
The disclosure adds to scrutiny of contacts between tech leaders and foreign nationals. Lawmakers from both parties have pushed for stricter vetting of such interactions in recent years.
Trump’s remarks suggest the White House is not treating the matter as a security breach involving Huang. No investigation into the CEO has been announced.
