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‘He did nothing about it’: US lawmaker accuses Trump of shielding Huang, accepting $25 million donation amid scandal

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Days after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang publicly admitted to having an affair with Alice Huang, an alleged Chinese spy, Democrats are raising questions about US President Donald Trump's response to the situation. The scrutiny follows reports that the president was briefed about the matter more than a year ago but took no action. Sharing a report on his social media account on Tuesday (local time), Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer criticized Trump, alleging that he had been informed about Huang's involvement with the suspected Chinese spy but did nothing to address the potential national security concerns. In a post on X, Schumer wrote, "Trump was briefed over A YEAR AGO on Nvidia’s CEO having an affair with a Chinese spy. He did nothing about it. Nvidia has appointed an independent committee to review available information, while the FBI and Congress are examining the matter. This access has also strengthened his influence within the Trump administration on key issues, including AI infrastructure development, export controls and US-China policy. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World , CJP Protest in Delh LIVE and US news.

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Democrats are questioning US President Donald Trump's handling of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's alleged ties to a Chinese spy after reports that the president was briefed on the matter more than a year ago. Trump has denied prior knowledge and continues to publicly defend the tech executive.

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