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Republicans recoil over Nvidia CEO spy allegations as feds investigate: ‘I lost my breath’

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Deese, K. (2026, November 11). Republicans recoil over Nvidia CEO spy allegations as feds investigate: ‘I lost my breath’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4799564/republicans-nvidia-ceo-china-spy-investigation/

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On Tuesday, Senate Republicans questioned the extent of government knowledge regarding alleged Chinese espionage targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Senator John Kennedy expressed shock and called for a thorough investigation by federal agencies and Congress. The article focuses on Republicans' demands for transparency and accountability in how U.S. officials handled the situation involving potential threats to American technology firms like Nvidia.

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Senate Republicans pressed for answers on November 11, 2026, over allegations that Chinese intelligence targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed shock and concern about the situation, stating, "I lost my breath." The Senate is questioning who in the Trump administration knew of the suspected operation and whether the FBI should have warned Huang. They are also examining how federal officials vetted Chinese companies that were cleared to handle Nvidia’s advanced chips, raising significant security concerns.

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