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‘Counterintelligence nightmare’: Spotlight on Huang’s close ties to Trump

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 11, 2026 • 05:00 AM
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The Nvidia chief executive frequently visited the White House, received state dinner invitations and even hitched a ride on Air Force One to China.

‘Counterintelligence nightmare’: Spotlight on Huang’s close ties to Trump

Washington | US President Donald Trump wanted to know how Jensen Huang was holding up after admitting to an affair with a woman who may have been a Chinese spy.

So on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), he spoke with the Nvidia chief executive – and came away satisfied with what he heard.

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