The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

White House gives Nvidia the green light to sell more powerful AI chips to China, rolling back years of policy

Dec 10, 2025
Trump claims an 'A plus' for his economic performance, but public opinion tells a different story. A significant policy shift allows Nvidia to market more advanced AI chips to China, raising national security concerns. Meanwhile, Australia takes a bold step by banning social media for kids under 16, aiming to safeguard youth. Experts discuss implications for tech regulations and the entertainment industry faces challenges as consolidation raises antitrust scrutiny.
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INSIGHT

Leader's Self-Assessment Clashes With Voter Views

  • Trump self-graded his economic performance as 'A plus' while polls show majority disapprove of his economy handling.
  • The gap highlights political messaging risks when public pocketbook perceptions differ from elite metrics.
ADVICE

Democrats Should Reclaim Heartland Economics

  • James Pindell advised Democrats to focus on economic populism and return to the heartland to win voters.
  • He recommended staying on economics and offering concrete solutions to affordability concerns.
INSIGHT

U.S. Greenlights Chip Sales Despite DOJ Warning

  • The White House allowed NVIDIA to sell H200 AI chips to China while the DOJ had just busted a smuggling ring for the same chips.
  • That move contradicts existing national security logic and may undermine U.S. AI advantage.
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