He's a fine person: Trump backs Jensen Huang amid foreign intelligence probe

US President Donald Trump has backed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid an investigation into whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, calling him a “fine person” but saying they had not discussed the allegations.Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump said he would be willing to take Huang on his Asia trip next week, though he did not know whether the executive would join him.“I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he’s a fine person, but you never know what is going on,” Trump said.He also called Huang, a prominent business ally, an “honourable guy” and said he had done “an amazing job for our country”. Trump on taking Jensen Huang on his upcoming trip to Asia. "I would certainly take him. I haven't heard he's done anything wrong." https://t.co/uAsQhEe8ws— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 8, 2026 Trump’s planned Asia visit includes the ASEAN Summit in Manila and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen.His remarks followed Nvidia’s announcement of an independent probe into reports linking Huang to Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence officials reportedly suspect of working for Beijing. The Nvidia chief separately acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family and colleagues.NVIDIA ORDERS INDEPENDENT PROBEA committee of independent directors, assisted by external legal counsel, will oversee the investigation.Nvidia’s board said it had no reason to believe that US national security or company secrets had been compromised, but the inquiry would examine all available information.The board expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team, saying he supported the review and had committed to cooperating.Alice Huang is a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, which buys Nvidia’s AI chips. A recent New York Times report detailed her alleged relationship with the Nvidia chief and the intelligence concerns surrounding it.US authorities have also scrutinised Megaspeed over suspicions that it helped China obtain advanced chips subject to American export restrictions. Those allegations remain under investigation.HUANG APOLOGISES TO FAMILY, COLLEAGUESIn his message to employees, Huang took responsibility for being unfaithful to his wife.“My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” he said.Huang married Lori Mills in 1985. The couple have two children, Spencer, 35, and Madison, 34, both of whom work at Nvidia.Addressing employees, directors, partners and shareholders, Huang said he had fallen short of his responsibilities. He added that he remained fully committed to Nvidia and would work to earn back their confidence.- Ends