United States President, Donald Trump, has defended Nvidia Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, following allegations that the billionaire technology executive had a relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump described Huang as an “honourable guy”, saying he believed the Nvidia boss could have an explanation for the allegations.
“I think he’s an honourable guy. I think he probably has an excuse for it.
“He’s done an amazing job for our country,” Trump said.
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Trump also said he had not discussed the allegations directly with Huang but indicated that he would still be willing to include him in his upcoming trip to Asia.
The controversy follows reports that Huang had an intimate relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of gathering information for Beijing.
Huang has acknowledged the affair and apologised to his family and colleagues, while pledging to cooperate with investigations.
Nvidia has since announced an investigation led by a committee of independent directors, with external legal advisers, to establish whether the company’s interests or sensitive information were compromised.
The company said there was currently no evidence that its secrets or US national security had been compromised.
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