# Donald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run Nvidia > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2650075 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 10 outlets covering · First listed: The Verge, Nov 12, 2026, 6:46 PM · Read it: Jensen Huang resigned this morning as Nvidia's CEO following reports of affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. Right now, the company is being led by its CFO on an interim basis. But President Donald Trump is already throwing around one person he thinks should take over the chipmaking giant: former Apple CEO Tim ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 1:54 AM: [Who could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?]() — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Center) Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair - Nov 12, 2026, 9:40 AM: [Trump suggests Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO]() — Crypto Briefing (Specialist) Trump's suggestion highlights the increasing intersection of tech leadership and national security, impacting investor confidence and governance scrutiny. - Nov 12, 2026, 9:47 AM: [Trump pitches Apple's Tim Cook as new Nvidia CEO]() — Axios (Digital news, United States, rated Center) - Nov 12, 2026, 9:50 AM: [Trump floats ex-Apple CEO Tim Cook to succeed Jensen Huang at Nvidia: ‘Legend replaces a legend!’]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) President Trump floated former Apple CEO Tim Cook as a possible successor to Jensen Huang at Nvidia Thursday. - Nov 12, 2026, 10:01 AM: [Trump Wants Apple's Tim Cook to Replace Jensen Huang as NVIDIA CEO]() — Time (Magazine, United States, rated Lean left) "A Legend replaces a Legend," Trump wrote, explaining his thinking behind who should take over NVIDIA - Nov 12, 2026, 10:05 AM: [Trump says Tim Cook is the "only one man" to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, adding "A Legend replaces a Legend!" and Huang "has done a fantastic job" (Zac Hall/9to5Mac)]() — Techmeme (Aggregator, United States) - Nov 12, 2026, 10:13 AM: [Jensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia—Trump Says Tim Cook Should Replace Him]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center) The news comes after Nvidia shares plummeted more than 11% this week. - Nov 12, 2026, 10:25 AM: [Trump calls for Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center) President Trump suggested Thursday that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should be the one to take Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s place after his exit following reports of his extramarital affairs, one of which was with an alleged Chinese spy. “NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is… - Nov 12, 2026, 10:31 AM: [Trump floats Tim Cook as next Nvidia CEO]() — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right) President Donald Trump suggested former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after he abruptly resigned Thursday morning. “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. A Legend replaces a Legend!” - Nov 12, 2026, 6:46 PM: [Donald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run Nvidia]() — The Verge (Digital news, United States) Jensen Huang resigned this morning as Nvidia's CEO following reports of affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. Right now, the company is being led by its CFO on an interim basis. But President Donald Trump is already throwing around one person he thinks should take over the chipmaking giant: former Apple CEO Tim