Democrats demand answers on Trump's Nvidia ties after Jensen Huang's exit: ‘Americans deserve to know’

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Senior Democrats are calling for congressional scrutiny of Nvidia and the Trump administration after Jensen Huang's resignation from the CEO post.

The resignation of Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has triggered calls from senior Democrats for a wider investigation into potential national security implications, with lawmakers insisting that his departure must not bring congressional scrutiny to an end.

The development comes as Democrats prepare to assume control of Congress following significant gains in the midterm elections. Several prominent party members have said that they want answers from Nvidia executives and the Trump administration over allegations surrounding Huang's personal relationships and their possible implications for US national security.

Huang's departure followed revelations of two extra-marital affairs, including an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China. The claims have intensified concerns about potential vulnerabilities involving one of America's most strategically important technology companies.

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Representative Joe Morelle, a New York Democrat, described the Huang's resignation as a warning about the importance of safeguarding positions involving sensitive commercial and national security interests.

"Well, it sounds like [Huang] admitted to more than one inappropriate relationship, so I think he did what was appropriate given the circumstances," Morelle told Newsweek on Thursday.

He added that the situation should serve as a "wake-up call", particularly because of the importance of Huang's position to America's economic and national security.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also made clear that Huang's departure would not end the matter. In a post on X, the New York Democrat called on Congress to question the former chief executive and other Nvidia officials about whether their actions had exposed the country to security risks.

Schumer also questioned what the Trump administration knew about “Huang’s relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence…

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