Although Huang Renxun has resigned, his troubles are far from over.
On the 11th, Huang Renxun announced his resignation from all roles at Nvidia, including president, chief executive officer, and board member.
This means that, aside from retaining his equity stake in Nvidia, Huang has fully stepped away from the technology giant he founded, assuming no further managerial responsibilities.
However, resignation does not signal an end to the controversy. U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly demanded an explanation from Huang; meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched multiple investigations into Nvidia.
What is most noteworthy, however, is Trump’s stance.
Since the beginning of Trump’s second term, Huang’s close ties with Trump have been widely observed—he has contributed substantial financial support to various of Trump’s “big plans.” When news of Huang’s scandal first emerged, Trump defended him, describing Huang as a “good man” and “a decent person” who should not be treated this way.
Thus, despite losing the midterm elections, Trump still possessed the political will to shield Huang—if he had chosen to act. Yet the reality was otherwise: Trump offered only perfunctory public remarks on Huang’s behalf, showing no genuine intent to intervene or protect him.
This is the core irony of the matter. Huang brought Nvidia to the pinnacle of the global tech industry. In terms of wealth, achievement, and contribution to the U.S. economy, few can match his legacy. Yet in Trump’s eyes, Huang’s standing appears to fall short of that of a U.S. defense secretary with a background in television hosting.
This underscores a deeper truth: even when Chinese Americans reach the highest echelons of power and wield significant influence, they remain, in the eyes of white America, outsiders—proof that the so-called “American Dream” still bears an invisible barrier.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1881712956205059/
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