Congressional Republicans push Howard Lutnick, Jensen Huang to testify about Nvidia
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Summary
Republican lawmakers are seeking testimony from Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about reported ties between Huang and Alice Huang, a Chinese national accused of spying. They are examining possible national security risks and whether Nvidia’s business with China or U.S. export controls were affected.Key Facts
- Sen. Tim Scott asked Jensen Huang and Howard Lutnick to testify publicly before the Senate Banking Committee.
- Scott requested that Huang appear on Dec. 3 and said the committee could subpoena him if he does not appear voluntarily.
- Lutnick agreed to testify voluntarily, but no date has been set.
- Three House committee chairmen requested a closed-door interview with Huang on Dec. 1 and threatened a subpoena if he does not cooperate.
- The House chairmen also requested a Dec. 2 closed-door interview with Nvidia General Counsel Tim Teter about chip smuggling, military use of Nvidia products, and export controls.
- Reports said Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive accused of being a Chinese spy; Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair but did not identify the person.
- Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO earlier in the week.
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