Trump Weighs in on Huang’s Successor
The president of the United States, on his blog: 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! President DONALD J. TRUMP Nope . ★
Following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, President Donald Trump has suggested that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should take over the position. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Cook is the "only one man" to replace Huang, calling the potential move "A Legend replaces a Legend!"
The resignation follows allegations of second affairs involving Huang, which Rock Paper Shotgun reports involved a suspected Chinese spy and an executive underling. Nvidia has appointed Colette Kress as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent successor.
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO in 2026, transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman of Apple's board of directors. TechCrunch reports that while John Ternus has taken over as Apple's CEO, Cook remains involved in managing international relationships. Additionally, TechCrunch notes that Jeffrey Sonnenfeld of the Yale School of Management suggested Cook as a potential candidate in an op-ed, citing his track record of succeeding founder Steve Jobs.
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