Trump names 1 man to replace Jensen Huang

President Donald Trump said Apple's Tim Cook should be Nvidia's next chief executive, in a post on the 12th of November 2026. Nvidia makes the chips that run most AI.

Trump wrote on Truth Social that "there is only one man to take his place," naming Cook. He called it "A Legend replaces a Legend!"

Why Nvidia needs a new chief

Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia's chief on the 12th of November, Nvidia said. Chief financial officer Colette Kress is the interim chief while the board searches, Nvidia said.

Huang left after reports of affairs, including one with a woman US officials suspect of spying for China, Fox Business reported.

Who is Tim Cook

Cook stepped down as Apple's chief executive in September 2026 and now chairs Apple's board, Fox Business reported. Trump did not say whether Cook wants the job.

Apple did not immediately reply to a request for comment, Politico reported.

Ties to both men

Cook and Huang joined Trump on his trip to China in May, Politico reported. Both attended a White House dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping in September.

Below we break down the years

Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993, so he led it for about 33 years, by our arithmetic. Cook led Apple for 15 years, Fox Business reported, less than half as long.

What is confirmed and what is not

Nvidia has not named a permanent chief. The board is looking at people inside and outside the company, Fox Business reported.

CNN reported on the 13th of November that US officials disagree on whether the woman was a spy.

Key facts

Trump posted his pick on the 12th of November 2026.

He named Apple's Tim Cook.

Colette Kress is Nvidia's interim chief.

Nvidia has not picked a permanent chief.