From Politico · · 1m 10s
Republicans probe Nvidia CEO over China spy scandal
GOP lawmakers demand investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy allegations.
In brief
GOP lawmakers demand investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy allegations. Republican lawmakers are considering investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with Chinese spy to tighten chip restrictions on China. Originally reported by Politico.
GOP lawmakers weigh Nvidia probe
Senior Republican lawmakers are considering investigating Nvidia over CEO Jensen Huang's alleged affair with a Chinese spy.
“This is a serious national security issue”
Trump defends Nvidia
President Donald Trump strongly supports Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang despite mounting scrutiny from his own party.
Congress calls for investigation
House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie and outgoing Sen. John Cornyn demand formal probes into Huang's conduct and Nvidia's China dealings.
Advisers push for action
Trump's 2020 campaign adviser Russ Walker encourages GOP lawmakers and the Justice Department to investigate Huang and the White House.
Potential investigation
GOP committee chairs are planning closed-door briefings for Huang that could lead to formal investigations into Nvidia's China ties.
National security concerns
The alleged spy scandal is described as a serious national security issue by Republican lawmakers.
“This is a serious national security issue”
The short version
Republican lawmakers are considering investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with Chinese spy to tighten chip restrictions on China.
