Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan criticism and calls to testify over allegations that his department failed to act on the diversion of Nvidia chips to China via the company Megaspeed.

New York Post, France 24, Forbes + 9 more · United States

13 Nov 202617 outlets

Coverage diverges: Right-leaning sources (e.g., New York Post, Newsmax, Breitbart) emphasize GOP calls for testimony and Trump's continued support for Lutnick, while left-leaning and centre outlets (e.g., NYT, CBS, Washington Post) focus on Lutnick's alleged inaction and Treasury Secretary Bessent's blame. Coverage is sharply split along partisan lines, with some defending Lutnick and others calling for his removal.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and a senior Commerce Department official, Kessler, are facing bipartisan criticism for allegedly failing to act on the diversion of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China through the Chinese firm , which has been linked to a spy scandal. Reports detail internal resistance to strengthening , and multiple lawmakers have called for Lutnick to testify, with White House officials reportedly discussing his potential ouster.

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The claim is solidly reported: the New York Post story is backed by numerous reputable outlets (NYT, Forbes, CNBC, etc.) that independently confirm bipartisan criticism and calls for testimony. The core allegation—that Commerce leaders resisted action on the Megaspeed chip diversion—is corroborated by multiple sources, though some specifics rely on unnamed officials or leaked memos.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan criticism and calls to testify over allegations that his department failed to act on the diversion of Nvidia chips to China via the company Megaspeed.

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