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.
