Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he did not know woman linked to him was a spy
NVDA•Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told him he did not know a businesswoman accused of passing information to China was a spy. Nvidia’s board launched a probe, and its shares hit a seven-month low on Monday.
1. Trump speaks with Huang
Trump said he spoke with Huang on Monday and asked whether he knew the woman was a spy. Huang told him he had no idea, Trump said, adding that he believed Huang. Trump said the FBI was looking into the issue and that he thought Huang would be in good shape.
2. Board launches probe
Nvidia’s board launched a probe after a New York Times report linked Huang to a Chinese businesswoman whom U.S. intelligence officials believe shared information with Beijing. Nvidia shares hit a seven-month low on Monday.
