Billionaire Elon Musk has voiced his support for a petition seeking the reinstatement of Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO. Huang recently resigned following revelations of an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, who is alleged to be a Chinese intelligence asset.
Musk announced his backing of the "Stand with Jensen" petition on his social media platform X, where the post garnered millions of views. He also expressed that it would be "an honor" to hire the 63-year-old executive, who was instrumental in building Nvidia into a leading technology company.
The circumstances surrounding Huang's resignation have also drawn the attention of lawmakers. Members of key congressional committees are calling for Huang to testify, and there are demands for an examination of the Trump administration's decision to permit the export of certain advanced AI chips to China.
According to reports, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's State Department played a role in increasing pressure on Huang to step down. A memo detailing Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, reportedly based on a CIA report, is said to have intensified scrutiny.
Huang had developed a close working relationship with former President Donald Trump, accompanying him on Air Force One during a trip to China and engaging in meetings and phone consultations. In May 2025, the Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era rule that had restricted the export of advanced AI chips, citing concerns about stifling American innovation and imposing burdensome regulations on companies.
The scandal and subsequent resignation have also had an impact on Nvidia's stock, affecting investor portfolios.