By Mohd Haider
Publication Date: 2026-01-18 06:01:00
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has accused Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and its CEO, Jensen Huang, of actively supporting the Chinese military with advanced AI chips.
Mast Targets Nvidia’s China Deals
In a series of posts on Saturday, Mast, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant, took to X to voice concerns about Nvidia’s business dealings with a Chinese firm, which he referred to as a “Chinese military company.”
He accused the California-based technology company of attempting to sell millions of advanced AI chips to firms such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) and Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:TCEHY), posting, “I’m trying to stop that from happening.”
Calls Out CEO, Company Policies
Mast also challenged Huang, the Taiwanese-American co-founder, to a debate, offering to meet “anytime, anywhere,” and suggested that Huang’s supporters, including “so-called MAGA influencers,” were promoting Nvidia’s agenda.
The decorated combat veteran further criticized the company for its workplace policies, such as transgender bathrooms, and its financial support for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn).
Mast also called out several X users, asking them to publicly state their position on the issue. He wrote, “Do you agree with me in advising we should not sell MILLIONS of advanced AI chips to China or Jensen, who wants to sell his very best to the commies?”
Nvidia’s China Business, Industry Challenges
This accusation comes amid growing concerns over the use of advanced technology for military…
