Trump backs Tim Cook to replace Huang at Nvidia

President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Apple chief executive Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia’s CEO, after reports that Huang had resigned from the chipmaker. Nvidia said Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress would serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor.

Trump made the recommendation in a post on Truth Social on November 12. He wrote that Cook was the only person to take Huang’s place and described the proposed succession as “A Legend replaces a Legend!” Cook remains Apple’s CEO, and Trump’s endorsement does not determine Nvidia’s leadership; the company’s board is responsible for the search.

Nvidia’s reported succession plan names Kress, its chief financial officer, as interim chief executive. The company said it would look for a permanent successor. A report also said Kress would retain her finance role during the interim period and that the board would consider internal and external candidates.

Huang’s departure followed media reports about his personal conduct. The allegations included an affair with a woman reportedly suspected by U.S. authorities of links to Chinese espionage. Those allegations have not been independently...