WASHINGTON, Nov 10 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into allegations of Chinese espionage linked to an affair involving Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Speaking during a White House press conference, President Trump clarified that while the FBI is probing the espionage allegations, he did not specify whether Huang himself is a subject of the federal investigation.
The announcement follows Nvidia’s independent board-level probe into media reports alleging foreign intelligence targeting of its chief executive. Nvidia’s internal inquiry will be overseen by board members alongside external corporate investigators.
Recent media reports alleged that Huang engaged in an affair with a woman suspected by US intelligence agencies of being recruited by Chinese state intelligence services. Huang acknowledged the affair in an internal email sent to Nvidia employees.
Defending Huang during the press briefing, Trump recounted a personal conversation held with the tech executive earlier on Monday regarding the allegations.
“He told me, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy,’ and I really believe him,” Trump told reporters.
When asked by journalists whether he plans to address the espionage matter directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump responded: “No, I don’t think so.”
The two heads of state are expected to meet for their third summit of the year next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Shenzhen, China.
Federal Probe Details, Internal Board Inquiry, and Diplomatic Context
Key investigative details, corporate actions, and diplomatic developments include:
- Federal Investigation: FBI probing Chinese espionage links related to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair.
- Corporate Internal Probe: Nvidia board-led inquiry backed by independent external investigators into foreign intelligence targeting.
- Executive Response: Jensen Huang acknowledged the affair via an internal memo to Nvidia staff; denied awareness of any intelligence connections.
- Presidential Stance: Donald Trump expressed confidence in Huang’s statement and ruled out raising the issue at upcoming diplomatic talks.
- Upcoming Diplomatic Summit: Expected Trump-Xi bilateral meeting at the APEC Summit in Shenzhen, China.
–NMT
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