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NVIDIA CEO TAKES TRUMP CALL DURING ALL-HANDS MEETING

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, AUG 29, 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interrupted an all-hands meeting to take a call from Donald Trump. Hours later, the president posted congratulations to Nvidia on Truth Social regarding the company's latest earnings.

The unexpected call occurred during an internal company gathering at Nvidia headquarters. Details about the conversation's content remain undisclosed. The timing raised questions about coordination between the president and the semiconductor giant. Trump's subsequent post on Truth Social praised Nvidia's earnings performance, signaling continued administration attention to the AI and chip sectors. The incident underscores Nvidia's elevated profile in Washington amid ongoing debates over AI regulation, chip manufacturing, and technology competition with China. The company has become central to discussions about American tech dominance and national security. Nvidia did not immediately comment on the call's purpose or duration. The exchange reflects broader engagement between the Trump administration and major tech leadership as policy priorities take shape.

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