Trump backs Pete Hegseth and Jensen Huang, says FBI is looking into spy allegations

Summary

President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him on the House floor, saying Hegseth 'won two wars' and that he would 'stand by him'. Trump also addressed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, saying he had spoken to Huang and was 'amazed' by claims that Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Trump said the FBI was now looking into the issue. One report asks whether Huang could be pushed out at Nvidia, and notes that Massie is moving to force a vote to impeach Hegseth.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   10 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Trump defended Hegseth, who faces an impeachment resolution from Massie, and said he was 'amazed' by claims that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, with the FBI now looking into the matter.

2. Hindustan Times

   10 Nov 2026, 02:53 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Trump backed Hegseth, saying he 'won two wars' and that he would 'stand by him', after Massie introduced impeachment articles against Hegseth on the House floor.