Former President Donald Trump has publicly extended his support to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, asserting that the tech leader was completely unaware that a woman he had an affair with was an alleged Chinese intelligence operative. During a briefing at the White House, Trump shared that he reached out to Huang personally to check on his well-being, describing him as an "amazing guy" who is currently going through a difficult time. Trump emphasized his belief in Huang’s innocence, noting that the CEO is suffering immensely, particularly due to the strain this situation has placed on his family and his marriage.

The controversy erupted after Huang admitted to the affair in a candid message to his employees, sparking concerns over potential security implications. While Trump acknowledged that he had been briefed on the matter recently, he claimed to have had no knowledge of any suspicious associations when Huang accompanied him on a diplomatic trip to China earlier this year. When questioned about a potential investigation, the former president suggested that the FBI is looking into various aspects of the situation but stopped short of providing concrete details, while the Bureau itself has declined to comment on the matter.