Trump proposes Tim Cook to succeed Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO
Donald Trump called on Apple executive chairman Tim Cook to take over as Nvidia chief executive following reports of Jensen Huang's resignation, drawing reactions across the tech and crypto industries.
Donald Trump suggested that former Apple CEO and current executive chairman Tim Cook should become the next chief executive of Nvidia following the reported resignation of longtime leader Jensen Huang. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Huang for doing a "fantastic job" and declared that Cook is the "only one man to take his place," calling the transition "A Legend replaces a Legend!"[1][2][7][8][12][14]
The leadership shakeup also drew criticism from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who stated on social media that it was a "mistake" for Nvidia to allow Huang to resign. Following Huang's exit, Nvidia's board named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while initiating a search for a permanent successor, according to Crypto Banter.[4][6][10][13][3]
Huang's departure followed mounting scrutiny surrounding an investigation into an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, USA Today reported. Cook, who stepped down as Apple CEO earlier in the year, has not commented publicly on Trump's endorsement, while an analyst cited by Barron's described the chances of Cook actually taking the helm at Nvidia as "near zero."[3][5][11][14]
Key facts
- Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Apple's Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, calling Cook the 'only one man to take his place.'
- Trump praised Huang's tenure at Nvidia, writing 'A Legend replaces a Legend!'
- Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said it was a 'mistake' for Nvidia to allow Huang to resign.
- Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor, according to Crypto Banter.
- An analyst cited by Barron's estimated a 'near zero' chance of Tim Cook becoming Nvidia's CEO.
- USA Today reported Huang resigned following an investigation into an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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Evan@StockMKTNewzPost on X ·
🇺🇸 President Trump just posted this “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!“ https://t.co/RZQU61tSQ9
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Tom's Hardware@tomshardwarePost on X ·
President Trump says Apple’s Tim Cook is the only man to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO — proposes ’A ‘legend replaces a legend’ in call for Apple’s executive chairman of its board https://t.co/X65fv1tYZf
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Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X ·
🚨TRUMP FLOATS TIM COOK AS NVIDIA SUCCESSOR! President Trump said on Truth Social that with Jensen Huang’s resignation, “there is only one man to take his place - TIM COOK of Apple. A Legend replaces a Legend.” @nvidia's board has named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. Cook, who stepped down as @Apple CEO earlier this year, has not commented.
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Watcher.Guru@WatcherGuruPost on X ·
JUST IN: Binance founder CZ says It's a "mistake" to have let Nvidia $NVDA CEO Jensen Huang resign. https://t.co/P6zr6O3FEo
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Trump says Tim Cook is the "only one man" to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, adding "A Legend replaces a Legend!" and Huang "has done a fantastic job" (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) Zac Hall / 9to5Mac : Trump says Tim Cook is the “only one man” to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, adding “A Legend replaces a Legend!” and Huang “has done a fantastic job” — Jensen Huang is out as CEO of NVIDIA after reported love affairs with an alleged Chinese spy and a high-ranking executive at the company.
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Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X ·
🚨CZ CALLS NVIDIA’S DECISION TO LET JENSEN HUANG RESIGN A MISTAKE! @binance founder @cz_binance said it is a mistake for Nvidia to allow co-founder and longtime CEO Jensen Huang to resign. The comment comes hours after @nvidia announced Huang’s immediate resignation as President, CEO, and board member, with CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO.
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Economic Times@EconomicTimesPost on X ·
Trump has a name ready for Nvidia's top seat | US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook as a potential replacement for Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, following Huang's resignation from the chipmaker. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "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." Full Report Here 👇 https://t.co/qUxPxRGrFq #DonaldTrump #Nvidia #Technology #Business #Leadership
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
🚨 NOW: President Trump suggest Tim Cook to become Nvidia's next CEO. https://t.co/SD8GNduXAG
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DogeDesigner@cb_dogePost on X ·
BREAKING: President Trump says Apple’s Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as NVIDIA CEO. Trump praised Jensen for doing a “fantastic job” and said: “A Legend replaces a Legend!” https://t.co/ZCzGkqZIlY
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CryptoSavingExpert ®@CryptoSavingExpPost on X ·
CZ has weighed in on the reports surrounding Jensen Huang’s future at Nvidia, saying: “It’s a mistake for Nvidia to let Jensen resign.” A strong statement from the Binance founder as speculation continues over a potential leadership change at one of the world’s biggest tech companies.
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Barron's@barronsonlinePost on X ·
President Donald Trump says Tim Cook should become CEO of Nvidia. One analyst says there’s a “near zero” chance of it happening. https://t.co/TRWoTj6tNg
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OSINTdefender@sentdefenderPost on X ·
With the Nvidia’s now former CEO Jensen Huang out of the role, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has compounded on reports that former Apple CEO Tim Cook is being considered for the role, saying that “there is only one man to take [Jensen Huang’s] place - TIM COOK of Apple.” https://t.co/ipjBnOC9Q5
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
🚨️️ TODAY: Binance founder CZ says NVIDIA made a mistake by allowing Jensen Huang to resign as CEO. https://t.co/ygrYtqxBZL
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USA TODAY@USATODAYPost on X ·
President Donald Trump said Tim Cook, executive chairman of Apple, should become the new president and CEO of Nvidia after Jensen Huang's resignation. Trump proposed the idea in his first public statement on the departure of Huang, who resigned from Nvidia after mounting scrutiny amid an investigation into an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Trump, a strong proponent of artificial intelligence pushed by tech companies, is close allies of both Huang and Cook. Both men attended a White House State Dinner in September for Chinese President Xi Jinping and sat together at the same table. Huang and Cook were also part of Trump's entourage during Trump's visit to China in May. Read more at: https://t.co/ar0VjPL9w5 📸: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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