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GOP considers investigating Nvidia CEO amid scandal

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GOP lawmakers plan investigation into Nvidia’s CEO amid tensions over U.S.-China chip dealings and Trump’s defence of the tech firm

GOP lawmakers are exploring investigations into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, leveraging a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy to strengthen chip restrictions on China.

President Donald Trump’s defense of Nvidia contrasts with increasing scrutiny from Republican members.

Republican committee heads are requesting a closed-door briefing with Huang, potentially initiating an investigation into Nvidia’s China dealings.

View of the NVIDIA headquarters from 2005.
View of the NVIDIA headquarters from 2005. Photo: Kevin McCarthy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

There is a growing call among Republicans for Congress or federal bodies to launch probes into Huang’s conduct.

Security concerns

House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie advocates for investigations through appropriate channels, as earlier reported by Politico.

Senator John Cornyn believes Congress should play a role in investigating Huangโ€™s actions.

Russ Walker, a former Trump campaign adviser, is urging GOP lawmakers and the Justice Department to investigate Huang and restrict his access to the White House.

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