US President Donald Trump has suggested that former Apple chief executive Tim Cook should replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, following claims that Huang stepped down after revelations about two alleged extramarital affairs, including one involving a woman accused of spying for China.
“Since Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done such a tremendous job, has resigned, there is only one person qualified to take his place — TIM COOK of Apple,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Thursday.
“A Legend replacing a Legend!” he added.
Trump has no formal authority to determine who leads Nvidia, the semiconductor giant at the centre of the artificial intelligence revolution.
However, his unusual intervention highlights his close relationships with both Huang and Cook.
During his second term in office, Trump has treated Huang as a close adviser, even inviting him to join Air Force One for an official visit to China last May.
Earlier this week, Trump defended the Nvidia chief following allegations surrounding his relationship with Chinese entrepreneur Alice Huang.
Trump said he was unaware of claims that Alice Huang was allegedly spying for Beijing.
