Following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in industry-shattering news on Thursday, US 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” can take Huang’s place: Apple’s Tim Cook.
“A legend replaces a legend!” he wrote.
Cook stepped down as CEO of Apple on September 1, 2026, after 15 years at the company’s helm, but is still heavily involved with Apple. While John Ternus took over as Apple’s CEO, Cook moved into the role of Apple’s executive chairman, which will see him continue to work with global policymakers and manage international relations, including Apple’s relationship with China.
Trump isn’t the only one suggesting Cook as Huang’s replacement. Jeffrey SonnenfeldSenior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies at the Yale School of Management, who studies CEO leadership and corporate governance, wrote op-ed in Time on Wednesday, suggesting Cook should be among the potential candidates. He wrote that Cook has an “unparalleled track record of bringing in a larger-than-life founder,” in reference to Cook taking over from Apple founder Steve Jobs.
Whether or not Trump agrees with this view or is simply firing off an idea that popped into his head is anyone’s guess.
However, “Team Nvidia” doesn’t have quite the same ring as “Tim Apple”..
