Trump calls Nvidia's Huang 'honorable,' says he has not discussed allegations with him

Nvidia probes report that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a foreign intelligence operation

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Nvidia ​CEO Jensen Huang an honorable person ‌and praised his contributions to the United States, but said he had not spoken to him ​about allegations of a relationship with ​a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to ⁠Beijing.

"I have not spoken to him ​about it. I just know he's a ​fine person, but you never know what is going on," Trump told reporters. "I hope everything's fine."

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"I think ​he's an honorable guy," Trump said, adding ​that Huang had "done an amazing job for our country."

Nvidia ‌said ⁠on Sunday it was probing whether Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he ​had a ​close relationship ⁠with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.

"I think ​he probably has an excuse for ​it. ⁠You have to hear it," Trump said.

When asked if he would take Huang on his ⁠trip ​to Asia next week, ​Trump said: "I don't know, but I'd certainly take him."