Staff Reports
In an alarming twist, President Trump has approved the export of advanced NVIDIA H200 computer chips to China—a decision that contrasts sharply with warnings from his own Justice Department about the national security risks tied to these very chips. While Trump touts the potential for economic gain and job support, recent history has shown that allowing China access to our cutting-edge technology often comes at a steep cost to American security.
These H200 chips are not just any technology; they are the driving force behind artificial intelligence and military advancements. Congress and experts across the nation have voiced deep concerns about this decision. They recognize that these chips will enable China to leapfrog in the AI arms race, thereby weakening America’s competitive edge. In a world where technological superiority equates to power, gifting our greatest advantage to a country that is openly hostile to our interests seems nothing short of reckless.
OREN CASS: Yesterday the DOJ bragged they busted a smuggling ring funneling H200 chips to China, noting they were a “threat to national security.”
And yet now we are now openly selling the exact same chips to China.@oren_cass pic.twitter.com/AbrYDIOm4t
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) December 9, 2025
The sheer hypocrisy is astonishing. On one hand, Trump’s administration has made strides in tightening controls on advanced technologies to curb China’s ambitions. On the other hand, he appears to disregard those safeguards for immediate monetary gain. It’s like a basketball player voluntarily scoring for the opposing team just because they might get a high-five from the crowd. The result? American taxpayers and our national security are the ones who lose out.
Even the Department of Justice, which has been active in prosecuting illegal exports to China, is now stumbling into contradictions. They recently dismantled a major smuggling ring connected to these same chips, highlighting the risks of letting advanced technology slip into the hands of adversaries. Can anyone credibly argue that allowing legal exports while rounding up smugglers is a coherent strategy? It’s a perfect example of the chaotic, often contradictory nature of our trade policies that favor globalist interests over American safety.
Trump’s assurance that “no harm will come” to national security is laughable at best. The reality is that China has a penchant for turning civilian technology into military might, and no amount of security inspections can ensure that they won’t do just that. The Department of Justice has already identified these chips as “cutting-edge AI technology” that can be weaponized against American interests. Yet, here we are, on the brink of handing them the keys to the kingdom.
This misguided decision creates a fragile balance between trade and security that could tip disastrously. The question remains: who is truly looking out for America in this equation? If we keep enabling our adversaries, we can no longer feign surprise when they use our own innovations against us. America must prioritize its interests over short-term profits from trade with a nation that is intent on supplanting us on the global stage. Will we continue to risk our future in the name of business deals, or will we stand firm against a rising threat?
