Trump says ex Apple CEO Cook is 'a legend', should replace Huang at Nvidia

U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed on Thursday that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should assume the role of Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, following the latter's resignation. Trump's social media post stated, "TIM COOK of Apple, A Legend replaces a Legend!" Cook had stepped down as Apple's CEO in September after a 15-year tenure and is now the company's executive chairman.

Apple and Cook have yet to comment on the matter. In 2022, Cook presented Trump with a custom U.S.-made plaque mounted on a 24-carat gold stand to honor Apple's American Manufacturing Program, which aims to invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing. Jensen Huang stepped down as Nvidia's CEO and board member in April after reports surfaced of an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage by U.S. authorities.

Nvidia has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO. Trump, known for his close relationship with prominent tech executives, has not provided further details on Cook's potential appointment.