Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Agrees to Congressional Deposition

Former Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has agreed to appear before members of the U.S. Congress for a private deposition before the Thanksgiving holiday. The decision follows a formal demand delivered on Nov. 4 by leaders of three U.S. House committees, who threatened to issue a subpoena if the former executive declined to cooperate voluntarily.

Huang recently departed his position at the helm of the semiconductor firm after reports surfaced detailing an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of espionage on behalf of China. The upcoming session was organized jointly by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar, and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford.

Export Controls and Security Concerns

Lawmakers plan to examine potential security vulnerabilities alongside policy disagreements regarding foreign trade restrictions. Representative Mast acknowledged past friction over commercial policy while emphasizing the strategic weight of the chipmaker.

“Jensen and I have been very at odds as some of you already know on export controls, but Nvidia is a very important company to the United States of America,” Mast stated to reporters, adding that he does not want to damage the firm but noted that Huang “has some very serious questions to answer.”

Although proceedings will be conducted in a closed-door setting, congressional leaders indicated that the session will be transcribed and recorded on video.

What to watch next: Lawmakers are expected to review the recorded deposition to determine whether the findings warrant further legislative action or updates to technology export regulations.