President Trump is backing commerce official Howard Lutnick, even as Democrats and Republicans call for answers about alleged chip smuggling involving China.
Reports claim Lutnick held off on export restrictions after getting intel about former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's possible links to an alleged Chinese spy.
The White House says Lutnick has been key to the America First agenda and boosting US trade.
Senators probe Lutnick delay, Huang concerns
Congress wants a deep dive into why Lutnick delayed tougher export rules, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren calling for answers on loopholes and Sen. John Kennedy calling for answers on Lutnick's handling of advanced chip sales.
At the same time, there is growing concern over Huang, not just for personal conduct issues but also potential national security risks tied to his company's activities.