Trump says ex-Apple CEO Tim Cook should lead Nvidia. Nothing shows Nvidia is considering him for the role.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia’s chief executive, just hours after Huang’s resignation was announced. In a Truth Social post, he said only one man could take Huang’s place and named Cook, adding, “A Legend replaces a Legend!”
Cook stepped down as Apple’s CEO on Sept. 1, 2026, after 15 years in the role. John Ternus took over as CEO, and Cook moved to executive chairman of Apple’s board.
There is no indication that Nvidia is considering Cook or that Trump has a say in the decision. Trump did not say whether Cook had expressed interest. Nvidia has named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO and launched a search that will weigh internal and external candidates.
Trump said earlier this week that Huang told him he did not know a woman linked to him was a spy. Trump described Huang as an “amazing guy” and said the Nvidia chief was suffering greatly.
Trump is not alone in floating Cook. Yale management scholar Jeffrey Sonnenfeld suggested in a Time op-ed on Wednesday that Cook should be among the candidates. Trump and Cook have worked together on issues including Apple’s U.S. manufacturing plans.
This report draws on KTLA, Fox Business, The Hill, TechCrunch, The Washington Post and Arab News.