Musk Says Hiring Jensen Huang Would Be “An Honor”

Elon Musk has said it would be an honor to hire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The Tesla and SpaceX billionaire made the remark on X on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. He was responding to a user who asked him to hire Huang if he leaves Nvidia. The statement comes as Nvidia’s board reportedly considers Huang’s future over a personal scandal .

A user on X wrote: “Elon please hire Jensen.” Musk replied: “That would be an honor.” The exchange drew widespread attention in the tech world. It follows reports that Nvidia’s board was preparing to discuss Huang’s position .

Huang has been embroiled in controversy after admitting to an extramarital affair. Reports allege the relationship involved a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. A second report also alleged a relationship with a subordinate at Nvidia .

This is not the first time Musk has shown support for Huang. On 8 November, Musk responded “I agree” to a post defending Huang as irreplaceable for America’s AI leadership. The two men have a long-standing business relationship, with Musk’s companies being major buyers of Nvidia chips .

By Thursday morning, Nvidia announced that Huang was resigning as CEO, president, and board member, effective immediately. Colette Kress, Nvidia’s CFO, was named interim CEO. The board said it is conducting a search for a permanent replacement .

Musk’s comment signals that Huang may have powerful options despite the scandal. However, it remains an expression of interest, not a formal job offer. Huang’s future in the AI chip industry remains uncertain as Nvidia moves to replace its long-time leader.