“I was amazed”: Trump comments on scandal involving Nvidia CEO
The U.S. President told reporters that he called Huang to ask whether he was doing all right.
“He said he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy. I really believe him,” Trump said.
The President also said the FBI is investigating the circumstances of the case.
“I was amazed, because I view him as a very high-quality person. He’s an amazing guy. I hope there’s no problem,” Trump said.
According to the broadcaster, Trump indicated that he would like Huang to remain at the helm of the world’s second-largest public company.
“I just hope there's no problem,” the U.S. President added.
.@POTUS on Jensen Huang: "I view him as a very high quality person. I've known him a long time... He's an amazing guy. I just hope there's no problem." https://t.co/IlSK4fmheb
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 9, 2026
Following Monday's trading session, the company's shares fell 4.2 percent, bucking the general market trend. Nvidia's securities were the worst performers among companies in the Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices.
Earlier, Huang admitted to the extramarital affair, apologizing to his wife and company employees amid media reports that he may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
The American GPU manufacturer, meanwhile, announced the launch of an independent investigation. The board of directors has no reason to believe that U.S. national security or company trade secrets were compromised, the company said in a statement. Nvidia added that Huang intends to continue serving as CEO despite the scandal.