What they say: Trump was asked Sunday evening if he was taking Huang with him on a trip to Asia next week.
- “I don’t know, but I would certainly accept it,” the president told reporters.
- “I haven’t heard that he did anything wrong,” Trump added. “He dealt with someone but, you know, so did everyone else.”
The plot: The New York Times reported in late October that Trump was informed earlier this year of Huang’s relationship with the would-be spy but chose not to act.
- Huang has been one of Trump’s favorite business executives since his return to office, with Huang frequently appearing at White House events.
- He also traveled with Trump to China earlier this year, even after the memo warning the president about Huang’s dealings.
What’s next: A group of House Republican committee chairmen have asked Huang to agree to a date by Nov. 11 for a briefing on his dealings and Nvidia’s national security controls.
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