--- title: "Trump Publicly Backs Nvidia CEO Huang Amid Investigation Over Alleged Chinese Spy Ties" description: "At an unscheduled briefing, Donald Trump publicly backed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid FBI and board investigations into alleged ties to a Chinese spy." date: 2026-11-09T23:03:49.727Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-backs-nvidia-ceo-huang tags: [jensen-huang, nvidia, donald-trump, chinese-spy, fbi-investigation, hegseth-impeachment, snap-benefits] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump Publicly Backs Nvidia CEO Huang Amid Investigation Over Alleged Chinese Spy Ties ![Donald Trump sits at a desk in the Oval Office during a White House briefing](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/09/trump-podderzhivaet-huanga-na-fone-rossledovaniya-po-svyazi-s-kitayskim-shpiom/trump-podderzhivaet-huanga-na-fone-rossledovaniya-po-svyazi-s-kitayskim-shpiom-1.webp) ## Key Points - Trump publicly backed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at a White House briefing and stated he spoke with him by phone on Monday. - The FBI is reviewing the matter, and Nvidia's board launched an internal investigation into Huang's ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset; the company stated there are no signs of a security breach. - Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Minister Pete Hegseth over the undeclared war with Iran; Trump stated he will stand by Hegseth. - Dana White appeared at the White House briefing after Trump named him as a candidate for press secretary, though he has not yet been appointed. - The administration proposed SNAP changes that could reduce program coverage by about 3.2 million households (6.3 million people) by 2029. During an unscheduled White House briefing on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump voiced public support for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who found himself in the crosshairs of bipartisan scrutiny following reports regarding his relationship with a woman whom American intelligence services suspect of being a Chinese intelligence asset. «I consider him a person of very high quality; I’ve known him for a long time... He’s a terrific guy», Trump stated, adding, «I hope there are no issues. If there are, we'll let you know.» He noted that he had spoken with Huang by phone earlier that same day. ### «I Truly Believe Him» Answering a question about whether Huang knew of his companion’s alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, Trump relayed Huang's words: «I asked him, „Did you have any idea she was a spy?“ He said, „I had no idea she was a spy,“ and I truly believe him.» The president also noted that he believes Huang is «suffering» due to pressure on his family and wife, and stated that the FBI is reviewing the case. However, as Fox News reported, Trump did not specify precisely what the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating, limiting himself to the phrase «in connection with something else» and expressing confidence that «he's going to be fine.» Asked whether he would bring up the topic during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump replied that he thinks not, though Xi might bring it up himself. ### Internal Nvidia Investigation and Market Reaction According to sources, Nvidia's board of directors has launched an internal probe into whether Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence operation; the company stated it has no reason to believe national security or trade secrets were compromised. The investigation was triggered by a New York Times report detailing Huang's close personal relationship with a Chinese businesswoman whom U.S. intelligence suspects of passing information to Beijing. Amid these reports, Nvidia shares tumbled to a seven-month low on Monday, which TRT World noted was a swift market reaction to the revelations. ### Hegseth Impeachment: Massie vs. Trump On the same day, Trump sharply criticized Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, calling him a «cold loser» for introducing eight articles of impeachment against Defense Minister Pete Hegseth in the House of Representatives. Massie justified his actions by arguing that the war with Iran—initiated by the Trump administration over eight months ago and effectively stalled since—was never declared by Congress. «The truth is the president is at fault for directing Hegseth to carry out illegal orders—but Hegseth shouldn’t carry out illegal orders, and that is why we are impeaching him», Massie said at a Capitol Hill briefing. Trump, in turn, declared that he would stand by Hegseth even if Congress proceeds with impeachment. Hegseth was reportedly scheduled to hold his own briefing on Tuesday morning. ### Dana White at the White House Briefing A separate episode on Monday was the appearance of UFC President Dana White at the same briefing after Trump mentioned his name as a potential future White House press secretary. «I always wanted this: who’s got the first question? I have zero political ambitions», White said as he approached the podium, calling Trump «the toughest human being I’ve ever met.» At the same time, his visit was not in the capacity of press secretary: he has not yet answered the offer, and when asked about a formal refusal, White stated, «I don’t say no to the president on anything.» Trump previously claimed his offer to White was a joke, but at the briefing said that he would likely «enjoy the job». ### Proposed Changes to the SNAP Program Concurrently, the Trump administration proposed a new rule change for food assistance benefits that, according to USDA estimates, will cut SNAP program coverage by nearly 17% of households by 2029—about 3.2 million households and 6.3 million people. The proposal bars households from receiving SNAP benefits based on receiving non-material aid through the TANF program. According to sources, a major tax bill previously signed by Trump has already reduced the number of SNAP recipients by 5.5 million people, marking the sharpest drop in recent years; as of July, more than 36 million Americans were receiving food assistance through the program. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Trump Backs Huang Amid Alleged Spy Affair Scrutiny, Congress Returns After GOP Election Disaster: Live Updates](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6af1983ce4b043b6d4e35621) - Primary source: Trump's quotes on Huang, mention of FBI review, Massie's impeachment of Hegseth, Dana White's visit, SNAP proposal (reduction of ~6.3 million people, 3.2 million households by 2029, already -5.5 million, >36 million recipients as of July). - [Trump backs Nvidia CEO Huang amid alleged China spying investigation](https://www.trtworld.com/article/7f0c1cb2d0fc) - Confirms Trump's call with Huang, Huang's response «didn't know she was a spy», Nvidia board launching an internal probe, Nvidia shares dropping to a seven-month low, NYT publication. - [Trump defends Nvidia's Huang, who admitted affair with suspected Chinese spy](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/ai-news-nvidia-jensen-huang-trump-11-09-26) - Confirms FBI review (Trump did not specify details), Huang's words, board statement on no signs of compromised secrets, Trump's response regarding meeting Xi Jinping. - [Trump, Musk back Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy controversy](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/donald-trump-elon-musk-back-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-chinese-spy-controversy-10956676/) - Additional context: support for Huang from Trump, Musk, and a Sequoia Capital representative amid dispute over alleged Chinese spy ties. ## FAQ ### What did Donald Trump say about Jensen Huang at the briefing? Trump called Huang «a person of very high quality», said he has known him for a long time, spoke with him by phone on Monday, and expressed confidence that «he's going to be fine». ### What is known about the investigation into Huang? According to Trump, the FBI is reviewing the case, and Nvidia's board launched an internal probe. Huang stated he had no idea of his companion's alleged intelligence ties, and the company reported no signs of compromised national security or trade secrets. ### Why did Representative Massie push for Hegseth's impeachment? Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment, citing that the war with Iran was launched without congressional authorization and arguing that the defense minister should not carry out what he deems illegal orders. ### Has Dana White been appointed White House press secretary? No. White appeared at the briefing after Trump named him a candidate for the position, but he has not yet accepted the offer. ### What does the administration propose regarding the SNAP program? It is proposed not to consider non-material TANF assistance when determining SNAP eligibility; USDA estimates this could cut coverage by about 3.2 million households (6.3 million people) by 2029.