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U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Name-Dropped Trump Appointee

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Briefings

A U.S. Commerce Department investigation into a Singaporean company suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips to China was halted after Nvidia's general counsel referenced a Trump appointee. The case shifted to the Justice Department, raising concerns about potential government misconduct and national security implications.

Key points

• The Commerce Department investigation into Megaspeed, a Singaporean data center company, was abruptly terminated in late 2025 after Nvidia's general counsel contacted agents.
• Nvidia's general counsel referenced Jeff Kessler, a Trump appointee, during the inquiry, which alarmed officials who viewed this as a potential violation of government procedure and a national security risk.

Context

The Commerce Department investigated Megaspeed for suspected chip smuggling into China. The case shifted to the Justice Department following a contact with Nvidia's general counsel, who referenced a Trump appointee involved in the inquiry.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026. Uncertainty exists regarding the extent of the investigation's original scope and the specific nature of the relationship between the Trump appointee and Nvidia executives.

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