Trump floats Apple chairman Tim Cook as Jensen Huang’s successor
In Brief Posted: 8:12 AM PST · November 12, 2026 Image Credits: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Sarah Perez Trump floats Apple chairman Tim Cook as Jensen…
Summary
In Brief Posted: 8:12 AM PST · November 12, 2026 Image Credits: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Sarah Perez Trump floats Apple chairman Tim Cook as Jensen Huang’s successor In the wake of the industry-shaking news of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation on Thursday, U. 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” could take Huang’s place: Tim Cook of Apple. Cook stepped down as Apple’s CEO on September 1, 2026, after 15 years running the company, but he’s still very much involved with Apple.
Positives
- In Brief Posted: 8:12 AM PST · November 12, 2026 Image Credits: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Sarah Perez Trump floats Apple chairman Tim Cook as Jensen Huang’s successor In the wake of the industry-shaking news of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation on Thursday, U.
Risks & concerns
- While John Ternus took over as Apple’s CEO, Cook transitioned into the role of Executive Chairman of Apple’s board of directors, which sees him continuing to engage with global policymakers and manage international relationships, including Apple’s relations with China.