Trump says Nvidia CEO is 'an amazing guy' despite admitting affair, says FBI is 'looking into' Huang

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that the FBI is "looking into" Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, after the executive admitted to having an affair with a woman suspected by United States intelligence officials of being a Chinese spy.

The president claimed Huang, who is also being investigated by an independent committee at the company, is an "amazing guy," and that the CEO had assured him that he had no knowledge that the woman was allegedly a spy.

“He’s an amazing guy, I hope there’s no problem,” Trump told journalists at the White House. “If there is a problem, we’ll let you know about it. I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he’ll be in good shape." 

The president also praised Huang as a "high quality person," touting Nvidia as "one of the largest companies in the world," and that he was amazed when the story broke. 

Trump additionally said that he spoke to Huang earlier in the day to make sure he was doing okay, and that he does not plan to bring the topic up in his meeting next week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

“No, I don’t think so,” Trump said. “I mean, maybe. I’m sure President Xi will ask me about it. I just know Jensen very well. I just think he’s a very honorable man.”

The comments come after Nvidia's board announced Sunday that an independent committee, assisted by outside legal counsel, would investigate reports that Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

The board said it had “no reason to believe” national security or company secrets had been compromised. Huang has pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.