President Trump confirmed at a White House press briefing that he knew about Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang before the affair became public. The Nvidia CEO admitted to being unfaithful to his wife earlier this weekend, prompting an internal investigation into the matter. Trump stated he had been briefed on intelligence regarding the pair roughly a year ago, a detail that emerged from recent reporting by The New York Times. The President noted he was aware of the connection before the allegations surfaced in the media.
This disclosure highlights the extent of information flow between the administration and private sector leaders during the Trump presidency. It suggests that intelligence regarding the alleged spy was shared well before public scrutiny intensified the situation. The statement also clarifies the timeline of events surrounding the investigation into Huang’s conduct.
- The briefing took place earlier today at the White House
- Intelligence was reportedly shared roughly a year ago
- Nvidia has opened an investigation into the relationship
