Trump: Nvidia CEO an ‘honorable guy’

President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang an “honorable guy” after reports surfaced that the tech leader had an intimate relationship with accused Chinese spy Alice Huang.

Trump told reporters he had not spoken to Jensen Huang — a close ally — about the accusations.

“I just know he’s a fine person, but you never know what is going on. I’m sure. I hope everything’s fine. He’s done such an incredible job, and so I would certainly hope he’s a fine person, in my opinion,” he said.

The allegations stemmed from reporting in The New York Times about a 2025 report from the U.S. intelligence community that alleged Alice Huang illegally smuggled advanced AI chips into China last year while developing a “close relationship” with the tech mogul.

Asked if Trump wished he had acted on this intelligence sooner: “I think, you know, I think he’s an honorable guy. I think he probably has an excuse … he’s done an amazing job for our country.”

Jensen Huang previously accompanied the president on a trip to Beijing, and his company, Nvidia, remains one of the only U.S. companies allowed to sell certain AI chips to China.

Trump is slated to travel to Asia next week, though he said he doesn’t know if the billionaire will come with him this time.

“I don’t know, but I’d certainly take him,” he expressed. “I haven’t heard he’s done anything wrong. He dealt with somebody, but you know, so does everybody else.”

The CEO reportedly acknowledged on Sunday that he was “unfaithful” to his wife in a message to the company after an Nvidia spokesperson initially dismissed the report concerning the relationship.

“My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” Huang wrote, according to a Sunday report from Bloomberg , citing a memo released to the company.

Trump’s staunch backing of Huang comes after Nvidia announced it would be opening an “ independent investigation ” into its CEO on Sunday regarding the allegations. A similar probe from top GOP lawmakers was also launched, with the lawmakers calling Huang to appear on Nov. 18 for a joint, closed-door briefing.