Former President Donald Trump told reporters on Nov. 10 that he had only become aware of the alleged relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy in recent weeks. He said Huang told him that he had “no idea” the person was a spy. Trump added he had heard about the issue over a period of time but did not recall an exact date. He declined to discuss whether the matter would come up in his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi.
Why it matters
The comments could shape how the U.S. government handles potential security concerns involving a major chipmaker.
