Trump Suggests Tim Cook Should Replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia
Following the industry-shaking news of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump is floating the idea that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should take over the position.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that "only one man" could take Huang's place: Tim Cook of Apple.
"A Legend replaces a Legend!" he wrote.
Cook's Post-CEO Role at Apple
Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO on September 1, 2026, after 15 years running the company, but he remains deeply involved with Apple. While John Ternus took over as Apple's CEO, Cook transitioned into the role of Executive Chairman of Apple's board of directors. In that capacity, he continues to engage with global policymakers and manage international relationships, including Apple's relations with China.
Yale Leadership Expert Also Backs Cook
Trump is not the only one to suggest Cook as a replacement for Huang. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies at Yale School of Management, who studies CEO leadership and corporate governance, penned an op-ed in Time on Wednesday suggesting Cook should be among the potential candidates. He wrote that Cook has "an unparalleled track record of succeeding a bigger-than-life founder," referring to Cook's takeover from Apple founder Steve Jobs.
Whether Trump agrees with that assessment—or is simply tossing out an idea that crossed his mind—is anyone's guess.
"Tim Nvidia," however, doesn't quite have the same ring as "Tim Apple" does.
via TechCrunch AI