NYT: Rubio Oversaw Classified Memo Warning Trump Admin of Huang-Spy Ties
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw the drafting of a classified memo this spring warning the Trump administration that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese spy. The memo's drafting highlights top officials' concerns during that period.
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New York Times : Sources: Marco Rubio oversaw the drafting of a classified memo this spring warning Trump admin that Jensen Huang was in a close relationship with a Chinese spy — The secretary of state's role in drafting a secret memo highlights how top officials were concerned by last spring …
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