Trump backs Hegseth and Huang as impeachment and spy inquiries draw scrutiny

At a White House briefing on Monday, Donald Trump defended two figures facing scrutiny: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, largely focused on the Iran war.

Trump said he would stand by Hegseth if the House impeaches him, and praised his performance.

The House must approve the articles before a Senate trial can happen, and a simple majority is required.

Huang said he had been unfaithful to his wife, while the woman involved is alleged to be a Chinese spy; Trump said the FBI was looking into the matter.

Nvidia’s board has begun an independent investigation into what it called a foreign intelligence effort targeting Huang.

China denied involvement, and the House vote on Hegseth’s impeachment is the next step described in the sources.