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President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that Apple executive chair Tim Cook should become the next chief executive of Nvidia, following the resignation of Jensen Huang from the company’s top role.
Trump made his remarks shortly after Nvidia announced Huang’s departure. His comments immediately drew attention, given Cook’s prominent standing in the technology industry and Nvidia’s importance to the global artificial intelligence sector.
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Trump Backs Tim Cook for Nvidia’s Top Job
Cook currently serves as executive chair at Apple. However, Trump’s suggestion positions him as a potential candidate to lead one of the world’s most valuable chipmakers. NBC News correspondent Allie Canal and New York Times contributor Don Clark both weighed in on Cook’s industry experience and his suitability for the role.
Cook built much of his reputation at Apple through his operational expertise and global supply chain management. Those skills could prove relevant at Nvidia, a company that faces complex manufacturing and geopolitical challenges as it expands its AI chip business.
Colette Kress Steps In as Interim CEO
Meanwhile, Nvidia has named Colette Kress as interim chief executive while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Kress has served as Nvidia’s chief financial officer and brings deep institutional knowledge of the company’s operations and finances.
Huang’s resignation follows a period of intense scrutiny. Reports emerged linking him to an alleged Chinese spy, raising national security concerns. The New York Times also reported that Huang had a second extramarital relationship. In addition, Nvidia appointed outside counsel to investigate the matter.
Trump addressed the spy allegations directly, saying that Huang told him he had no idea the woman in question was a spy. The situation has raised broader questions about national security risks tied to senior executives at major American technology firms.
Market Reaction and Industry Impact
Nvidia’s share price fell sharply following the announcement of Huang’s resignation. Investors reacted to the uncertainty surrounding the leadership transition at a company central to the global AI infrastructure boom.
Nvidia has been a dominant force in artificial intelligence hardware. As a result, any leadership instability carries significant weight across the broader technology sector. The company’s chips power data centers and AI systems used by major corporations and governments worldwide.
The leadership search comes at a critical time. The United States and China are both racing to expand AI data center capacity, and Nvidia sits at the center of that competition. The next permanent CEO will face the challenge of steering the company through an increasingly complex geopolitical and technological landscape.
It remains unclear whether Tim Cook has any interest in leaving Apple to take on the Nvidia role. No official response from Cook or Apple had emerged at the time of Trump’s remarks. Nvidia has not confirmed any candidates for the permanent chief executive position.
