"Would be an honor": Elon Musk backs Jensen Huang with job offer as NVIDIA prepares to oust CEO amidst second affair reports 

Aashna
President Trump Meets With AI Executives At White House - Source: Getty
Elon Musk backs Jensen Huang with job offer - Source: Getty

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has stepped forward in support of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid reports that the multinational technology company's board might be considering his removal following reports of a second affair. Huang had been dominating headlines after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with Chinese business executive Alice Huang, whom US Intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.

On Wednesday, financial blog Zerohedge made a case for Huang to the Tesla CEO on X:

"Elon please hire Jensen."

The request caught Elon Musk's attention, and he supported the NVIDIA CEO. This is what Musk responded:

"That would be an honor."

Elon Musk supports NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid controversy

Elon Musk's support for Jensen Huang comes after reports emerged that the board is preparing to oust the CEO amid fresh allegations of infidelity. While the 63-year-old Taiwanese-American electrical engineer confessed to his extramarital affair with the alleged Chinese spy in an email to his colleagues, The New York Times reported a second affair with 48-year-old Mrs. Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of health care.

After reports of a second affair, the company's board met on Wednesday to decide Jensen Huang's future in the company. According to The New York Times, after Huang's admission, the board set up an internal investigation led by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. While China has refuted allegations of the spy mission as 'groundless speculation,' Huang's affair with the Chinese executive has raised concerns about national security.

In addition to Sen. Kevin Cramer calling for Huang's resignation (in a statement to CNBC), Republican leaders of three influential House committees have requested that Huang appear for a closed-door briefing. Huang would likely be interrogated about his interactions with Alice Huang, whose Chinese name is Huang Le.

While Jensen Huang's fate with the leading supplier of artificial intelligence chips remains uncertain, Elon Musk has extended his support. Musk's offer suggests he is willing to support Huang if the situation escalates. In addition to the Tesla CEO, Donald Trump backed Huang amid the Chinese spy controversy. On Sunday, Trump stood by Huang in front of the reporters, calling him a 'fine person' and an 'honorable guy.'


Allegations around Jensen Huang's second affair

Nvidia GTC Berlin - Source: Getty
Nvidia GTC Berlin - Source: Getty

Amid Huang's controversy with the Chinese spy, reports emerged that he was having another affair with Powell, an NVIDIA executive.

As reported by The New York Times, five people working at the company reported Huang's alleged affair with Powell. Huang and Powell were allegedly captured being affectionate in a video during a company conference at a hotel in San Jose, California. According to the company's code of conduct, employees are told to avoid personal relationships that could lead to conflict. The company's rules also suggest that it would strictly investigate any report of misconduct.

Following news of Huang's affair with Powell, the NVIDIA shares have taken a dip of more than 8% in after-hours trading.


With mounting speculation around his personal life and professional future, Jensen Huang could be approaching an uncertain chapter at NVIDIA. While reports of a potential leadership change continue to circulate, Musk's reported job offer adds an unexpected twist to the situation.

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Edited by Aashna