Trump Thinks Former Apple CEO Should Replace Huang at Nvidia
Sandra Rhodes · Nov 12, 2026 · 1 min read
President Donald Trump thinks former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as the head of Nvidia.
Trump made his feelings known following Huang's resignation amid scrutiny of his personal conduct and potential national security concerns.
"NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is only one man to take his place - TIM COOK of Apple. A Legend replaces a Legend!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump's endorsement comes as Huang announced his departure from the artificial intelligence chipmaker he co-founded in 1993.
Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO Thursday. The board is now searching for a permanent successor. It is looking for candidates inside and outside the company.
Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO in September after 15 years. He now serves as Apple's executive chairman.
It is not clear if Cook is interested in taking the helm at Nvidia.
Huang's resignation followed reports of two extramarital affairs. One included a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman whom U.S. authorities suspect of spying for Beijing.
Trump had defended Huang.
He said Monday he believed the executive's account that he was unaware of the woman's alleged intelligence ties.