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Trump suggests Tim Cook replaces Jensen Huang at NVIDIA
Trump says Apple's Tim Cook should replace ex-NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang after 'fantastic' tenure.
In brief
Trump says Apple's Tim Cook should replace ex-NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang after 'fantastic' tenure. Trump recommends Apple's Tim Cook replace NVIDIA's ex-CEO Jensen Huang following his resignation amid multiple affairs. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Trump recommends Tim Cook for NVIDIA
President Donald Trump suggested former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace NVIDIA's ex-CEO Jensen Huang as the company's new chief executive.
Huang resigns after affairs
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang resigned following reports of multiple affairs, including one with a subordinate and another with an alleged Chinese spy.
Huang's alleged spy connection
Huang's alleged affair with an executive at Singapore-based data company Megaspeed, who is reportedly an alleged Chinese spy, sparked stock price drops.
Cook steps down from Apple
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook stepped down after 15 years leading the company in early September.
Trump's praise for both CEOs
Trump praised both Huang and Cook for their innovative companies leading US tech development in a race against China.
Trump's China trip connection
Both Huang and Cook joined Trump on his trip to China in May and were invited to fly with him on Air Force One.
Trump briefed on affairs
Reports indicated Trump was briefed on Huang's affair with an alleged spy before allowing him to board Air Force One.
Lawmakers seek subpoena
Republican lawmakers expressed interest in subpoenaing Huang to investigate the alleged spy affair.
Senator Cramer's call
Senator Kevin Cramer stated he would be happy to support a subpoena for Huang over concerns about China's access to advanced chips.
House committee support
Chairmen of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence all supported subpoenaing Huang.
Lawmakers request briefing
The three Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Huang requesting a 'joint, closed-door briefing' on the allegations of his affair with the alleged Chinese spy.
Huang expected to cooperate
The Wall Street Journal reported Huang is expected to cooperate with lawmakers and meet behind closed doors.
Huang's resignation impact
It is unclear how Huang's resignation may impact the ongoing investigation into his alleged affair with the spy.
Huang's China trip
Huang attended Trump's trip to China in May and was invited to fly with Trump on Air Force One for part of the journey.
Huang's resignation timeline
Huang stepped down as NVIDIA CEO on Thursday after reports of multiple affairs, one with a subordinate and another with an alleged Chinese spy.
Trump's 'fantastic' tenure comment
Trump described Huang's tenure as 'fantastic' before suggesting Cook replace him as NVIDIA CEO.
The key point
Trump recommends Apple's Tim Cook replace NVIDIA's ex-CEO Jensen Huang following his resignation amid multiple affairs.
