Trump endorses former Apple CEO Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO: ‘A legend replaces a legend’

US President Donald Trump said, ‘A legend should replace a legend,’ and endorsed former Apple Inc. chief executive Tim Cook's name.

Hours after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tendered his resignation from the chief executive officer (CEO) position amid the spy affair scandal, US President Donald Trump said, "A legend should replace a legend," and endorsed former Apple Inc. chief executive Tim Cook's name.

"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! (sic)," Trump said.

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Trump endorsed Tim Cook, described in the article as Apple’s former CEO. He said, “A legend replaces a legend.”

The articles do not say that Nvidia appointed Cook. Trump’s statement was an endorsement; Nvidia named Colette Kress interim CEO while its board considers a permanent successor.

Nvidia CFO Colette Kress was appointed interim CEO. She will continue as CFO while the company considers its next leadership steps.

The articles say Huang stepped down amid controversy over reports of two affairs, including one involving a businesswoman suspected by US authorities of ties to Chinese intelligence.

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