# Trump says he learned of Jensen Huang’s alleged spy link only recently

> At a Nov. 10 White House press briefing, former President Trump said he only heard about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s connection to an alleged Chinese spy in the past few weeks.

Oossa · 2026-11-09 · https://oossa.com/en/trump-says-he-learned-of-jensen-huang-s-alleged-spy-link-only-recently

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.

## The facts

- The briefing took place on 2026-11-10, per The Verge article date.
- Trump said he had heard about the issue “not too long ago.”

## Why it matters

The comments could shape how the U.S. government handles potential security concerns involving a major chipmaker.

## Sources & references

1. [Here’s what Trump said he knew about Jensen Huang](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1030446/trump-jensen-huang-press-conference) – The Verge, 2026-11-09

Last updated: 2026-11-09