Former President Donald Trump has waded into the leadership crisis at Nvidia, suggesting the tech giant should tap former Apple CEO Tim Cook to replace ousted chief executive Jensen Huang.
Trump made the endorsement Thursday on his Truth Social platform, just hours after Nvidia announced Huang’s abrupt resignation. The co-founder’s departure follows explosive reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a woman U.S. intelligence officials suspect may be a Chinese spy.
Scandal Forces Out Tech Titan
Huang’s 30-year reign at the chipmaker he co-founded ended Wednesday after Nvidia’s board held emergency meetings to address the growing scandal. The Wall Street Journal first reported Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang (no relation), an executive at cloud firm Megaspeed. National security officials reportedly flagged concerns about her potential ties to Chinese intelligence.
The situation worsened when The New York Times revealed a second relationship between Huang and Nvidia’s own VP of healthcare, Kimberly Powell, who reported directly to him. Analysts say this subordinate relationship created an untenable situation for the board.
Market Reacts to Turmoil
News of the scandals sent Nvidia shares tumbling nearly 6% Thursday, with Bernstein Research slashing its price target in half. The firm’s senior analyst Stacy Rasgon told CNBC the direct-report relationship made Huang’s position “much tougher” to defend.
CFO Colette Kress has stepped in as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement. That’s when Trump entered the conversation, floating Cook as an ideal candidate.
Cook’s Stellar Track Record
The former Apple chief stepped down as CEO in September after 15 years leading the iPhone maker to unprecedented growth, though he remains executive chairman. During his tenure, Apple’s market capitalization grew from $348 billion to nearly $3 trillion.
While Trump’s suggestion carries no official weight, it highlights the high-stakes search Nvidia now faces to replace its visionary leader during a critical period for the AI chip market the company dominates.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/12/trump-pushes-for-nvidia-to-hire-former-apple-chief-tim-cook-to-replace-jensen-huang/