US Lawmakers Demand Answers After Nvidia CEO Huang Resigns Amid Spy Allegations

Key lawmakers in the United States are seeking answers about Nvidia’s former CEO Jensen Huang after he resigned amid allegations of an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. This comes just days before former President Donald Trump is set to travel to China.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer expressed concerns on social media, stating that Congress needs to understand how Huang’s actions may have endangered national security. Huang had previously advocated for looser regulations on selling American chips to China, which are vital in the competition for artificial intelligence technology.

Huang admitted to having an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at a data center company. U.S. intelligence agencies suspect she has connections to Chinese intelligence, a claim that China has denied. Reports indicate that Trump was informed of these suspicions last year and mentioned that he knew the FBI was investigating the matter.

Following the scandal, Nvidia’s board announced Huang’s immediate departure. Lawmakers are also questioning Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding his hesitance to impose restrictions on chip exports to China. Three Republican committee chairs have requested to hear from Huang in a closed session on November 18.

As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January, they plan to investigate the affair further. They have raised concerns about potential corruption, noting Nvidia’s $25 million donation for a ballroom at the White House shortly after chip sales to China resumed. The company claims this donation was not related to its business dealings.

Senator Chris Coons highlighted the troubling connections between the Trump administration, Chinese spies, and wealthy tech leaders, asserting that Congress will pursue the investigation to uncover the truth.