Trump pressed Jensen Huang to keep his post before resignation, NYT says
According to the New York Times, Donald Trump called Jensen Huang and urged him to hold on to the Nvidia CEO job. Huang resigned on Thursday.
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what happened
Reuters, citing the New York Times, reported that US President Donald Trump called Jensen Huang on Tuesday and urged the former Nvidia chief executive to fight for his job. The newspaper relied on two people familiar with the conversation.
Huang announced his departure from the post on Thursday.
why it matters
Nvidia remains one of the largest companies on the US market, so a leadership change and the circumstances of its chief's exit matter to investors. Uncertainty over management may add volatility to Nvidia shares and the broader semiconductor sector.
market impact
Nvidia shares and chipmakers: leadership uncertainty adds volatility
- Nvidia shares pressure down — uncertainty over leadership weighs on investor sentiment
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- Trump had urged Jensen Huang to fight for his job, New York Times reports — Reuters, 13 November 2026 at 00:15 UTC
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