# Sequoia Partner Says Jensen Huang Is Irreplaceable to U.S. AI

By Sonny Jang

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Published: 2026-11-09T22:06:07.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-09T22:06:07.000Z
Section: People

> Shaun Maguire also criticized an action by the Nvidia CEO as harmful to the United States and said he believed Huang meant no harm.

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said Nov. 9 that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remains essential to U.S. AI leadership, while criticizing an action by Huang as harmful to the country.

Maguire described Huang as one of the great entrepreneurs of his generation. He characterized Huang’s action as foolish and damaging to the United States, and said he believed Huang had no bad intent.

Maguire added that one wrong does not justify another. He also called Huang irreplaceable to America’s leadership in artificial intelligence.