Trump says ex Apple CEO Cook is 'a legend,' should replace Huang at Nvidia
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that former Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as the CEO of Nvidia. "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," Trump said on social media. "A Legend replaces a Legend!" he added. Cook stepped down after a 15-year stint as…
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday his belief that former Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook should assume the role of Nvidia's CEO following Jensen Huang's resignation. Huang, who Trump acknowledged had performed admirably in his position, has stepped down from his role. Trump's suggestion was made on social media, where he referred to Cook as a "Legend" who would take over where Huang left off.
Cook, who had been Apple's CEO for a 15-year tenure and is now the company's executive chairman, did not immediately provide a response to inquiries about Trump's statement. In September, Cook had presented Trump with an Apple-made plaque made of 24-carat gold, honoring the company's American Manufacturing Program, after committing to invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing.
Just last year, Huang resigned as both CEO and board member of Nvidia following reports that he had an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of spying for Beijing. Nvidia has since named Colette Kress, the Chief Financial Officer, to serve as an interim CEO. Trump, who has consistently maintained close connections with prominent U.S. tech executives, voiced his support for Cook's potential appointment as Nvidia's new leader.
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