❯ Nvidia employees call for Huang’s return as Musk voices support; Trump reportedly urged him to fight to stay

Internal support becomes visibleAccording to internal correspondence reviewed by WIRED, a longtime engineer urged directors to share investigation findings and consult employees before deciding Huang’s future. The post later attracted more than 1,600 comments, including many calls for his return. The figure counts comments, and a separate companywide email sought transparency about his departure.

Musk adds public supportElon Musk said on X that a petition to reinstate Huang was underway and that he would sign it. He also endorsed a comparison with Steve Jobs’s departure from Apple. According to Reuters, citing the New York Times, President Trump urged Huang to fight to retain his position during a November 10 call, before the resignation announcement.

His formal status remains unchangedHuang led Nvidia for 33 years after cofounding it in 1993, and some employees closely associate its technical culture with his leadership. The board has nevertheless appointed an interim CEO and begun succession work, without announcing his return. Employee comments, public petitions and board appointments remain separate developments.

▮ SIGNALEmployee support exposes an organizational challenge in the handover: management must explain its governance decisions as well as maintain deliveries to keep a founder-centered team working together.