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Trump reacts to calls for Nvidia boss to step down

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Donald Trump reacted to calls for Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive, to resign after revelations concerning a relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese tech executive suspected of espionage. Nvidia's board of directors ordered an internal procedure after Jensen Huang's admission, according to Daily Post Nigeria citing the New York Times.

US President Donald Trump has reacted to calls demanding the resignation of Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive, after revelations reported about a relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese executive suspected of espionage. Jensen Huang reportedly acknowledged this relationship before Nvidia's board of directors on Sunday, according to the New York Times cited by Daily Post.

Nvidia's board of directors then ordered an inquiry into the affair, according to Daily Post. Beijing has also denied the suspicions concerning Alice Huang.

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