Donald Trump's close ties to former Nvidia boss Jensen Huang face scrutiny
Donald Trump's close relationship with former Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is facing questions after the technology billionaire resigned amid allegations involving his private life.
Donald Trump's close relationship with former Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is facing questions after the technology billionaire resigned amid allegations involving his private life.
The 63-year-old businessman stepped down as Nvidia's chief executive on Thursday (12.11.26), following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected by US authorities of spying for China.
The US president, 80, has defended Huang, describing his departure as "sad" and calling him a "tremendous talent".
Trump also revealed that he had spoken to the technology executive shortly before his resignation.
He said: "He is going through hell."
The controversy centres partly on Huang's reported relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman who is not related to him and has been accused of having links to Chinese intelligence.
The allegations have prompted an FBI investigation and congressional scrutiny, although no finding of espionage by Jensen Huang has been established.
Earlier this week, Trump revealed that he had personally questioned Huang about the allegations.
The president said the Nvidia boss denied knowing that the woman was suspected of being a spy.
Trump added that he believed Huang's explanation.
The two men developed a close working relationship after Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Huang became a regular visitor to Washington as Nvidia sought permission to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
He also accompanied Trump during his state visit to Britain in September 2025 and joined a presidential trip to China in May 2026.
Their relationship extended beyond business meetings.
In March, Huang was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Trump later awarded him the National Medal of Science in October.
Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that Nvidia had pledged $25 million towards Trump's planned White House ballroom.
The president's connections with Huang have attracted questions about possible conflicts of interest, although no improper exchange involving their relationship has been established.
Nvidia has appointed its chief financial officer Colette Kress as interim chief executive while searching for a permanent replacement.
