Trump Names Apple’s Tim Cook as His Pick to Replace Resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

President Donald Trump recently shared on social media that retired Apple executive Tim Cook is the ideal person to replace Jensen Huang as the chief executive officer of Nvidia. This announcement followed the sudden departure of Huang from the semiconductor giant after details of personal scandals emerged.

Leadership Changes at Nvidia

Nvidia’s board of directors revealed that Huang stepped down after revelations involving affairs with a Megaspeed executive and an Nvidia vice president. In response, Colette Kress, the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, stepped into the role of interim chief executive officer while the board searches for a permanent successor. Other names, such as Apple’s chief hardware officer, have also been discussed as potential candidates for the position.

Political and Market Impact

The sudden leadership change and surrounding controversies have drawn significant attention from lawmakers. The Select Committee on the CCP has summoned Huang for a closed-door meeting, with potential subpoenas threatened if he fails to appear voluntarily. Meanwhile, financial markets reacted swiftly to the news, causing Nvidia shares to drop sharply before recovering some losses as investors bought during the dip. The company prepares to release its upcoming financial results next week.