Everything Trump said as Jensen Huang left Nvidia amid the implosion
Trump’s ties with Huang
Before the controversy, Huang served as one of Trump’s technology advisers. Nvidia was also seeking permission from the administration to sell more AI chips in China. In May, Trump invited Huang to Beijing at short notice. Huang joined Air Force One during a refueling stop in Alaska.
Trump stood by Huang
On Oct. 31, reporters asked Trump at Mar-a-Lago whether Huang would remain a technology adviser after allegations involving Alice Huang surfaced. Trump said he wanted him to stay, describing Huang as someone he had always found “very above board.” Asked whether Huang should continue running Nvidia, Trump called him “an honorable guy” and answered, “I think so, oh yeah, sure.”
Resignation and replacement pitch
Within hours, Trump used Truth Social to suggest Apple CEO Tim Cook take over. He praised Huang’s work and called Cook a legend. Nvidia finance chief Colette Kress is temporarily running the company. The board is searching for a permanent chief executive.
Key points
- Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO and stepped down from its board.
- Trump had previously said Huang should remain in charge of Nvidia.
- Trump proposed Apple CEO Tim Cook as Huang’s replacement.
- Finance chief Colette Kress is leading Nvidia during the board’s search.