US President Donald Trump has suggested former Apple CEO Tim Cook as a potential replacement for Jensen Huang as chief executive of Nvidia following Huang's resignation. Trump praised Cook's leadership at Apple and described him as the right person to lead the semiconductor company. (13/11)

Trump shared his recommendation on Truth Social shortly after Huang's resignation was announced. He wrote that Cook was the only person he believed should take over the position.

“NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is only one man to take his place - TIM COOK of Apple,” Trump said. “A Legend replaces a Legend!”

Donald Trump Praises Tim Cook's Leadership at Apple

Trump repeated his recommendation during an appearance on Stephen A. Smith's Straight Shooter podcast, in an episode published on November 13.

When asked whether Huang could be replaced, Trump acknowledged that finding a successor would be difficult but identified Cook as a possible candidate.

“Anybody can be replaced?” Trump said. He added that he had considered Cook for the position and had already shared his suggestion publicly.

Trump also praised Cook's achievements at Apple, describing his performance as one of the greatest in business history.

“He just sort of semi-retired from Apple. He's done one of the greatest jobs in the history of business,” Trump said.

Trump Highlights Tim Cook's Role in Apple's Growth

Trump also discussed Cook's contribution to Apple's development, comparing his leadership with that of the company's late co-founder, Steve Jobs.

He argued that Apple would not have become the company it is today if Jobs had remained alive.

“I think if Tim Cook, who built Apple… If Steve Jobs were around, Apple would never be what it is today,” Trump said.

Trump added that Cook had taken many of Jobs' ideas, designs, and other contributions and developed them into one of the world's leading companies within a relatively short period.

Nvidia Places CFO in Interim Leadership After Huang's Resignation

Following Huang's resignation, Nvidia is being led by its chief financial officer on an interim basis.

The departure followed reports of alleged personal affairs, including one involving an alleged Chinese spy, as reported in the source article.

Meanwhile, Trump has publicly identified Cook as his preferred candidate to replace Huang. Cook stepped down as Apple's chief executive on September 1, 2026, and moved into an executive chairman role.

The source article does not report any confirmation that Cook has been appointed or agreed to take the Nvidia leadership position.

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