Jensen Huang, Howard Lutnick to testify before US Congress amid Nvidia row: Reports

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The controversy emerged last month after reports of Jensen Huang's close relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. | World News

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick have reportedly agreed to testify before Congress next month over a controversy that broke out after Huang's alleged affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, raising concerns over national security.

Huang, co-founder of one of the world's most valuable companies, resigned abruptly on Thursday following reports of alleged extramarital relationships, including one with suspected spy Alice Huang. Nvidia's stock fell 4.3% after the announcement, while the company has lost $500 billion in market value in a week and nearly $1.5 trillion over the past month, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Notably, Lutnick is facing scrutiny after unnamed officials in US President Donald Trump's administration told the media that the commerce secretary had delayed efforts to tighten restrictions on AI chip exports to China.

Senator Tim Scott, who is also the chairman of the Senate Committee on banking, housing, and urban affairs, wrote to Huang and Lutnick on Thursday, asking them to testify before the panel.

"Recent reports raise serious concerns about our national security and the protection of sensitive US technology," the South Carolina Republican said in a post on Instagram. "The American people deserve answers," he added.

Scott asked Huang to appear voluntarily on December 3, while warning that the committee could issue a subpoena if he declined to testify.

House Republicans said on Thursday that they were also in talks with Huang about appearing before other congressional committees. Huang has hired lawyers who have previously represented executives in government investigations, The New York Times reported citing people familiar with the matter.

Huang has agreed to testify before Congress, House foreign affairs committee chairman Brian Mast told reporters at the US Capitol.

Kristen Eichamer, a spokeswoman for Lutnick, told NBC News that the commerce secretary had also agreed to appear before the…

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