Tech billionaire Elon Musk has thrown his support behind a petition by Nvidia employees seeking the reinstatement of their former CEO, Jensen Huang. Huang resigned after admitting to extramarital affairs, one of which involved a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, according to reports.
Musk, known for his outspoken presence on X (formerly Twitter), publicly stated late Friday, November 13, 2026, that he would sign the petition. Responding to a user's post, Musk wrote, "A petition is underway to reinstate Jensen and I'm signing it too." This follows an earlier interaction on Thursday, November 12, where Musk responded to a suggestion to hire Huang with, "That would be an honor."
Jensen Huang's Resignation and Controversies
Jensen Huang stepped down from his leadership role at Nvidia after reports surfaced detailing two extramarital affairs. The individuals involved were identified as Alice Huang, who is reportedly suspected of being a Chinese spy, and Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's Vice President of Healthcare. The admissions led to his resignation, sparking significant controversy within the company.
Employees Rally for Huang's Return
Despite the circumstances of his departure, a substantial number of Nvidia employees have voiced their desire for Huang's return. WIRED reported, citing internal communications, that over 1,600 employees supported a "suggestion box" initiative urging the board to consider employee sentiment. Many comments within this internal forum explicitly called for Huang's reinstatement.
One commenter wrote, "If you believe in the mission, bring back THE boss." Another added, "We are all humans and can make mistakes. Jensen did so many good things and he needs a second chance." An employee also sent a company-wide email expressing solidarity, stating, "I stand by Jensen... because I refuse to believe that standing for fairness must mean standing at a distance from someone whose leadership has meant so much to us."
While a strong sentiment for Huang's return exists, some employees have called for a thorough board investigation into the matter before any decisions are made, requesting that findings be shared with staff and their input formally sought.