Trump Urged Huang to Fight for Job

US President Donald Trump urged Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to fight for his position during a phone call this week. Huang resigned from his role shortly after the discussion.

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FILE PHOTO: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US President Donald Trump shake hands at an 'Investing in America' event in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Donald Trump called Jensen Huang on Tuesday to urge the Nvidia chief executive to fight for his position, according to the New York Times. Huang resigned two days later following the private conversation. The sudden departure of one of the tech industry's most prominent leaders comes amid heightened scrutiny over corporate leadership in the United States.