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HUANG TAKES TRUMP CALL, SHOWCASES NVIDIA DEVICE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, SEP 15, 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump during a recent appearance, but observers were equally focused on the phone hardware he used to receive it.

The call highlighted Huang's direct line to the incoming administration at a moment when AI chip makers face heightened scrutiny over U.S. export policies and supply chain control. The device itself drew attention—a notable moment in a landscape where tech leaders are increasingly scrutinized over their equipment choices. Huang has been a prominent figure in discussions around AI infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing as geopolitical tensions shape the tech industry. Nvidia continues to dominate the AI chip market, and Huang's visibility in political and business circles underscores the company's central role in ongoing debates over technology regulation and trade policy. The call reinforced the closeness between Silicon Valley and the incoming administration.

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