Report Says Trump Set Aside Warning on Nvidia Spy to Protect Stock

A new report alleges that President Donald Trump set aside intelligence about a suspected Chinese spy connected to Nvidia, the chipmaker whose shares have become one of the most closely watched stocks in the market. According to the report, the concern was that acting on the warning could hurt the company's stock price.

The alleged spy is described as someone who exploited personal ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and passed sensitive information to China. The summary of the report does not explain how that access was obtained or what material was taken, and those details would be needed to judge how serious the lapse was.

The story lands at a sensitive moment for Nvidia. Its chips power much of the global AI boom, and they are also at the center of Washington's effort to limit advanced technology exports to China. Any suggestion that political or market considerations outweighed a security warning would draw scrutiny from lawmakers and from anyone tracking how the government handles chip policy.

The allegations remain unconfirmed and are attributed to the report. Readers should watch for official responses from the White House and Nvidia, as well as any follow-up from congressional committees that oversee intelligence matters.