Trump faces potential bipartisan congressional probe over Nvidia Chinese espionage scandal - report

Members of Congress are planning a potentially bipartisan investigation into the Trump administration's handling of the Nvidia scandal, focusing on national security implications. The probe will examine why Trump continued contact with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang despite intelligence warnings about his mistress's alleged ties to Chinese espionage.

Members of Congress are planning a potentially bipartisan investigation into the Trump administration's handling of the Nvidia scandal, according to a report by The Washington Post. The House oversight committee will examine national security matters, including why Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick decided not to blacklist tech companies suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips to China, and why President Donald Trump continued to associate with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after being warned by US intelligence about Huang's mistress, Alice Huang, who allegedly has connections to China's State Security Ministry. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (D-Massachusetts) questioned whether there was a quid pro quo, noting that Nvidia pledged over $25 million for Trump's White House ballroom project. The scandal has raised questions about Trump's handling of intelligence concerns involving a key US tech company. Democrats, who flipped both the House and Senate in the November midterms, are pushing for investigations, with bipartisan support from some Republicans. The White House has warned against overreach, but calls for testimony and briefings continue.