President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook as the next CEO of Nvidia on Thursday, declaring that there was "only one man" qualified to replace Jensen Huang following his resignation.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Huang's leadership but argued that Cook should take over the company. "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!" Trump wrote.

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Huang announced his resignation as Nvidia's CEO and a member of its board of directors earlier Thursday, ending more than three decades leading the company. His departure followed reports of two extramarital relationships, including one with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed International who was suspected by U.S. authorities of having ties to Chinese intelligence. A separate report identified Kimberly Powell, an Nvidia executive who reportedly worked directly under Huang, as another woman with whom he had a relationship.

Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while the company considers its leadership transition. Kress joined Nvidia in 2013 and previously held senior positions at Cisco, Microsoft and Texas Instruments. The company has not announced a permanent successor or indicated that Cook is being considered for the position.

Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO in September after 15 years in the position and became executive chairman of the company's board. He succeeded Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011 and oversaw the company's growth into one of the world's most valuable corporations.

Trump has maintained a close relationship with Cook, frequently praising his business leadership and highlighting Apple's domestic manufacturing investments. The president has previously described Cook as an effective leader who communicates with him directly on business matters.

Trump's endorsement does not represent an official appointment, and Nvidia has not indicated that Cook will replace Huang. The company faces the challenge of maintaining its position in the global semiconductor industry while addressing the controversy surrounding its former chief executive.