Congressional Democrats have opened a formal investigation into Nvidia’s China sales and its dealings with former President Donald Trump, escalating scrutiny of the chipmaker amid an alleged espionage affair. In a sharply worded letter to the company, lawmakers accused CEO Jensen Huang of participating in a “scheme” involving the former president and demanded internal communications and records related to the matter. The probe marks the second congressional inquiry into Nvidia since news of the alleged spy affair surfaced, signaling growing concern on Capitol Hill over the firm’s foreign business ties and its political entanglements. Committee members indicated the investigation will examine whether export controls and disclosure rules were violated.
Nvidia has not issued a detailed public response to the letter, and representatives for Huang and Trump did not immediately comment. The company has previously said it complies with all applicable export regulations and denies any wrongdoing. Analysts note the investigation could complicate Nvidia’s already delicate position as Washington tightens restrictions on advanced semiconductor sales to China. The latest inquiry also underscores how national security concerns are increasingly colliding with corporate strategy in the technology sector. Lawmakers have requested documents by an unspecified deadline, and further hearings are expected as the committee reviews the evidence. Frankly News will continue monitoring developments as the investigation proceeds.
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