Here are the unanswered questions about Trump and what he knew of Jensen Huang’s affair

Trump’s account of the timing

At a White House press conference, Trump was asked when he first learned there was an issue involving Huang and the affair. He did not give a specific date, saying he had heard and read about it “over a period of time,” but “not too long ago.” Asked whether he knew about the alleged ties during his May trip to China, Trump said he would check with intelligence officials. He added that the matter could have been mentioned, but “didn’t make much of an impact” on him.

What Trump said about Huang

Trump said he hoped there was no problem and that officials would provide an update if one emerged. He also said Huang was suffering, particularly because of his wife and family.

Trump said Huang told him that day he had “no idea” the person was a spy. Huang had said over the weekend that he had been unfaithful to his wife, and Nvidia has opened an investigation into him.

Earlier reports on intelligence

The New York Times reported in October that Trump had been briefed roughly a year earlier about intelligence concerning a close relationship between Huang and Alice Huang, the suspected spy. The report said Trump did not act on the information.

A later Times report said Secretary of State Marco Rubio helped draft a memo for Trump officials about the relationship before Trump’s May visit to China. Trump said he would look into the matter and noted that the FBI was investigating Huang in connection with something else.