The thing is that at this point, even if this was all a plot to take him down, it worked! Can't go back to the information not being public.

He's operating in a highly charged political environment in which his credibility is a key asset. He can't effectively advocate for NVIDIA's interests if his credibility is damaged.

And this goes directly to his credibility on the most politically charged issue of all: The geopolitical rivalry between the US and China, and NVIDIA's role in it.

I agree it's a tragedy for NVIDIA, he seems to have been exceptional as a CEO, it's just too late now.