The petition for Jensen Huang's return has crossed 100,000 signatures, with prominent public figures including Elon Musk and Tom Lee publicly backing it.

The petition calling on NVIDIA’s board to reinstate Jensen Huang continues to gain momentum. To date, the petition website has amassed 100,235 signatures, including 5,252 current employees, 924 former employees, and 53,280 shareholders, among others. High-profile figures including Elon Musk, Tom Lee, and Replit CEO Amjad Masad have publicly signed the petition. On November 12, 2026, NVIDIA announced Jensen Huang’s resignation as chief executive officer, effective immediately, marking the end of his 33-year tenure leading the company he co-founded. Organizers and signatories of the campaign fear Huang was forced out without due process or sufficient time to defend himself, hence demanding an explanation from the board. The open letter’s core demands to NVIDIA’s board are: Reinstate Jensen Huang as CEO pending an independent investigation to clarify the facts; if his departure is to proceed, provide evidence-backed explanations. The investigation must be independent, with clear scope and timeline, and Huang must be granted a fair opportunity to defend himself. A timely public statement is required to address concerns, evidence, and the balance of interests for employees and shareholders. The letter stresses: “Thirty-three years of leadership do not mean immunity from accountability, but accountability requires evidence and due process, not a public trial.” The petition website notes the campaign is independent and has not been endorsed by NVIDIA or Jensen Huang himself.