Trump says 'there is only one man' to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO

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President Donald Trump endorsed Apple CEO Tim Cook as a potential successor to Jensen Huang following the Nvidia co-founder's resignation and the appointment of an interim CEO.

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President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as the head of Nvidia following Huang's abrupt 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.

The president's endorsement comes as Nvidia faces a leadership shake-up following Huang's departure from the artificial intelligence chipmaker he co-founded in 1993.

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Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., and President Donald Trump. (Graeme Sloan/Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg)

Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO on Thursday while its board searches for a permanent successor, considering candidates from both inside and outside the company.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial on Sept. 2, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO in September after 15 years at the helm and now serves as the iPhone maker's executive chairman. Trump did not indicate whether Cook had expressed interest in taking the helm at Nvidia.

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