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Nvidia scandal puts White House under scrutiny
Published : Friday, 13 November, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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The controversy surrounding former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's alleged relationship with a woman suspected of links to Chinese intelligence has put the Trump administration under scrutiny over US national security and advanced chip exports to China.
The issue has raised questions about Huang's influence on President Donald Trump and the administration's handling of suspected Chinese access to Nvidia chips.
Washington has restricted exports of advanced AI chips to China since 2022 over concerns about their potential military use. However, Huang had opposed the restrictions, arguing they would cost Nvidia a major market and encourage Chinese firms to develop alternatives.
The controversy has also put Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick under pressure over his department's handling of Singapore-based Megaspeed, suspected of helping divert Nvidia chips to China.
A 'New York Times' report alleged that a classified memorandum warning Lutnick about Megaspeed and Alice Huang had been circulated among senior officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other officials reportedly supported blacklisting the company, but the Commerce Department did not act.
Members of both parties in Congress are now demanding answers. Republican lawmakers have sought a closed-door briefing with Huang, while Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned gaps in export controls.
The White House has said Trump has full confidence in Lutnick, as scrutiny grows over what the administration knew about the alleged security risks and how it handled the case.
Source: BBC
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