Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly admitted to having an extramarital affair in an official address to company employees. The 63-year-old executive apologized to his family and colleagues, taking full responsibility for what happened. The confession came amid reports that the woman with whom Huang had a relationship may have had ties to Chinese intelligence, according to US intelligence agencies. Against this backdrop, US President Donald Trump publicly supported the Nvidia chief and stated that he should remain in his position.
Confession in an address to employees
In his address to the company's team, Jensen Huang stated outright: "I cheated on my wife. My actions have caused pain to her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry." The Nvidia chief separately addressed his wife and family, emphasizing that he loves them and hopes to regain their lost trust over time. At the same time, he did not name the woman with whom he had a relationship and chose not to specifically comment on reports regarding her alleged ties to Chinese intelligence.
Connection to Chinese intelligence
According to available information, the woman in question is Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen and former head of the Singapore-based technology company Megaspeed International. US intelligence agencies report that she may have been gathering information on the Nvidia CEO in Beijing's interests. In his address, Huang neither confirmed nor denied this information, limiting himself to apologies to his family and employees. Thus, the question regarding the nature of Huang's relationship with Alice Huang and whether she had access to confidential company information remains open.
Trump publicly supports Huang
US President Donald Trump, commenting on the scandal to journalists on Sunday before returning to Washington, called Jensen Huang a "wonderful person" and stated that he should remain the head of Nvidia. "I didn't talk to him about it. I just know he's a great guy, but you never know what's happening," Trump said. According to him, he "hasn't heard that he did anything wrong." The US leader also did not rule out taking Huang with him on a working trip to Asia.
Context of the scandal
The scandal surrounding the Nvidia CEO comes as the company is a key player in the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence market, while its leadership is under intense scrutiny from both business and government structures. Trump's public support draws increased attention to the situation because Nvidia plays a strategic role in US technology policy. Reports previously highlighted a series of high-profile scandals in which Trump intervened, including cases involving sexual misconduct allegations, which forms the general context of his public reactions to personal stories of public figures.
