Affairs involving high-profile individuals typically make headlines, even when they’re mainly interpersonal issues and not also national security concerns. But one billionaire tech CEO’s affair scandal is far more complicated than average because not only did he admittedly cheat on his wife, but the person he cheated on her with is believed to be a Chinese spy.
At the end of October, The New York Times reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang “had developed a close relationship” with Alice Huang, an executive at a Singapore-based data center company. According to the report, she’s also an alleged Chinese government agent.
Jensen has admitted to the affair and apologized.
He didn’t name Alice in his statement, but acknowledged that he had cheated on his wife, Lori Huang, whom he met in college and has been married to for more than 40 years.
“I owe my family and all of you an apology,” Jensen wrote. “I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”
He started by addressing his family. “Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty,” he continued. “Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together. I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it. To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust.”
He also briefly addressed the national security concerns.
This is about a lot more than an affair involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. U.S. intelligence reportedly warned Trump nearly a year ago about a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence and her connection to Huang, raising serious national security concerns. Trump did nothing. Now he calls Huang “an honorable guy” and says he’d still take him on his trip to China later this month. Under any other president, this would be a major news story dominating the headlines for weeks.
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After addressing his colleagues and asserting that he’s “fully committed to NVIDIA,” he also mentioned the investigation into his affair. He did not include Alice’s name or any details, but noted that he would cooperate with the investigation.
“Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation,” he wrote. “I support the investigation and will cooperate fully.” He also added that he’s “committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security” and is “proud and grateful to be an American.”
President Donald Trump has weighed in.
Q: Is Jensen Huang coming with you on your trip to Asia? Trump: I’d certainly take him. I haven’t heard he’s done anything wrong. He dealt with somebody but so does everybody else. https://t.co/A2gKBTBEey
— Acyn (@Acyn) November 8, 2026
About a year ago, Trump was informed that Alice appeared to be a Chinese government agent. But when questioned about it recently, Trump did not seem to recall being told about this, per The New York Times.
On Monday, Trump told reporters that Jensen didn’t know that the woman he was having an affair with was an alleged spy. Trump said, “I asked him that question: ‘Did you have any idea that she was a spy?’ He said, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy,’ and I really believe him.”
Trump mostly seemed worried about how the scandal was impacting Jensen personally. He said Jensen is really “suffering” at the moment, due to the affair he chose to have.
“I did speak to him today just to see if he’s feeling all right,” Trump said. “I believe he’s suffering greatly. I read his statement, and I believe he’s suffering greatly. More so because of his family, his wife who he loves and his family, but he is definitely suffering.”
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