Trump Proposes Apple’s Tim Cook to Replace Nvidia’s Departed CEO

Jensen Huang, who has led chipmaker Nvidia for years, resigned early Thursday following a wave of personal scandal reports, among them claims of an affair with someone described as a Chinese intelligence operative. His sudden departure deprives the firm of the founder’s visionary leadership.

Right after the resignation, Nvidia’s chief financial officer took over as interim head, handling daily affairs as the board launches a hunt for a permanent chief. This change arrives at a pivotal moment, as the company’s graphics processing units have become essential to data‑center expansion, artificial‑intelligence tasks, and the fast‑growing high‑performance computing sector.

President Donald Trump, a past admirer of Nvidia’s role in U.S. tech leadership, swiftly weighed in. In a press briefing he said he thinks Apple chief executive Tim Cook could be a fitting choice to guide Nvidia, pointing to Cook’s track record of running a worldwide tech company.

Analysts observe that Trump’s proposal mirrors his larger aim of syncing big American tech firms with his policy agenda, yet the idea of an Apple leader heading a chipmaker is atypical. The Nvidia board is likely to evaluate a variety of contenders, weighing technical know‑how, GPU‑market experience, and skill in handling intricate regulatory issues.

The board’s choice will probably hinge on Nvidia’s strategic goals, such as expanding AI‑chip offerings, collaborations with cloud services, and current intellectual‑property lawsuits. Keeping product‑roadmap continuity and sustaining investor trust are equally critical, especially as the firm boasts a market valuation exceeding $1 trillion.

Tim Cook has yet to comment publicly on the president’s remark, and Apple’s board has made no sign of considering a move for its chief executive. Still, the chatter highlights the growing political focus on the tech industry, as the U.S. aims to protect vital supply chains from overseas influence.

Analysts anticipate that Nvidia will unveil an official search within the coming week, likely presenting both internal and outside candidates. The result will steer the firm’s path amid surging demand for AI‑focused hardware, while the sector keenly watches how a leadership shift could impact rivalry with AMD and Intel.