Musk Backs Petition to Reinstate Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO After Resignation

Elon Musk has publicly backed a petition urging the reinstatement of Jensen Huang as chief executive of Nvidia, following Huang's resignation from the chipmaker. In a post to his followers on X, the social media platform he owns, Musk said he would sign the "Stand with Jensen" petition and described it as an honor to hire the executive, who helped build Nvidia into one of the world's largest companies.

According to reports, Huang stepped down after acknowledging an extramarital relationship. The disclosures concerned his connection to an individual identified as an alleged Chinese intelligence asset, which intensified pressure on the executive. Reports also indicated that a State Department memo examining the relationship contributed to the mounting pressure ahead of his departure.

The resignation has drawn attention in Washington, where lawmakers on key congressional committees are calling for Huang to testify. They are also seeking scrutiny of a Trump administration decision to permit exports of certain advanced AI chips to China—a policy area where Huang had been a prominent voice.

Huang had maintained close access to President Trump, including joining a trip to China and taking part in meetings and calls with the president. In May 2025, the administration scrapped a Biden-era rule restricting exports of advanced AI chips, arguing the earlier measures stifled American innovation and imposed heavy regulatory burdens on companies.

Musk's endorsement of the petition quickly drew millions of views, reflecting continued public interest in the leadership of Nvidia, a central player in the global AI hardware supply chain. The company has not issued further comment on the petition or the calls for congressional testimony, and the situation around its leadership and US export policy continues to develop.