Follow-Up: Trump Calls Nvidia's Huang an 'Honorable Guy,' Says He Has Not Discussed the Allegations With Him
President Donald Trump on Sunday publicly addressed the allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for the first time, calling Huang an honorable person and praising his contributions to the United States, while saying he had not spoken with Huang about the allegations, Reuters reported on November 8.
"I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he's a fine person, but you never know what is going on," Trump told reporters. "I hope everything's fine." He added: "I think he's an honorable guy," and said Huang had "done an amazing job for our country." Asked whether Huang might have an explanation, Trump said: "I think he probably has an excuse for it. You have to hear it."
Nvidia said on Sunday it was probing whether Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing. Asked whether he would take Huang on his trip to Asia next week, Trump said: "I don't know, but I'd certainly take him."
Nvidia's board has already launched an independent investigation into the allegations, and a classified memorandum led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned about Huang's relationship with the woman, as GSM reported earlier today. Trump's remarks are the White House's first public response to the matter.
Related: Jensen Huang Admits Infidelity to Staff as Nvidia Board Launches Independent Investigation
(Source: Reuters)
Source: Reuters
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