# Republicans probe Nvidia CEO over China spy scandal

> GOP lawmakers demand investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy allegations.
- Title: Republicans probe Nvidia CEO over China spy scandal · Politico
- Summary: GOP lawmakers demand investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy allegations.
- Keywords: jensen huang, nvidia, donald trump, u.s.-china relations, republican lawmakers, chip restrictions, china spy allegations, Politico
- Source: Politico — https://politico.com/news/2026/11/09/republicans-trump-china-nvidia-scandal-01157896
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- Topics: jensen huang, nvidia, donald trump, u.s.-china relations, republican lawmakers, chip restrictions, china spy allegations, business, finance
## 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
## Key takeaway

Republican lawmakers are considering investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with Chinese spy to tighten chip restrictions on China.