Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of Nvidia 33 years after founding the company. His exit follows reports that he had a relationship with an executive at the firm, as well as scrutiny regarding an affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
In response to these revelations, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has requested that Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testify. House Republicans are also demanding closed-door interviews amid national security concerns regarding the possible transfer of technology to China.
Huang's resignation has brought renewed scrutiny to Secretary Lutnick and his family's financial ties to the chipmaker. While Huang had previously praised Lutnick for his support and involvement in the industry, Lutnick's future at the White House is now reportedly in doubt.
The Senate Banking Committee has indicated that both the former tech CEO and the commerce secretary could face legal action if they fail to appear for the requested testimony.