President Donald Trump held an unexpected White House press briefing on Monday, during which he defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and commented on allegations against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Trump stated he would support Hegseth even if he faced impeachment, responding to recent calls for his removal over the US war on Iran.
During the briefing, Trump also addressed claims that Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. He said he had spoken with Huang earlier that day and that the executive had denied knowledge of the woman’s alleged ties to Chinese intelligence. Trump expressed confidence in Huang’s account, stating he believed the executive’s version of events.
The press briefing took place alongside Dana White, the chief of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, who had previously declined Trump’s informal offer to serve as press secretary. White’s appearance at the White House was described as a surprise, with Trump later clarifying that his earlier social media post was a joke.
This briefing followed recent reports that the FBI is investigating Huang over the alleged affair. Trump’s comments come as the tech industry and US officials continue to scrutinize the potential national security implications of the case. The White House has not yet issued a formal statement on the matter.
