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MAGA base, GOP, and Cabinet members target Commerce Secretary Lutnick over China spy scandal

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Commerce Secretary Lutnick is facing intense scrutiny from Republicans, fellow Cabinet members, and the MAGA base over his handling of alleged Chinese espionage and the diversion of sensitive technology. Lutnick is accused of delaying actions against Singapore-based company Megaspeed, which is suspected of illegally diverting chips to China. Despite warnings and support from President Trump for taking action, Lutnick's department has been slow to place Megaspeed on the Commerce Department's Entity List, a move that would restrict exports of U.S. tech. The scandal also involves allegations of an affair between former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy who ran Megaspeed. AI

IMPACT Potential restrictions on chip exports to China could impact AI development and supply chains.

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

    MAGA turns on Lutnick amid China spy scandal

    <p>Commerce Secretary Lutnick has become the face of the Trump administration's troubled response to Chinese espionage and potential national security threats.</p><ul><li>The most intense scrutiny is coming from Republicans on the Hill, fellow Cabinet members and the MAGA base. <…

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