The number of petitioners calling for Jensen Huang's return has surpassed 83,000, with notable public figures such as Elon Musk and Tom Lee publicly expressing their support.

BlockBeats news, November 14 — A petition website demanding that the NVIDIA board reinstate Jensen Huang continues to gain momentum. As of now, 83,409 people have signed the petition calling for Huang's return, including 4,656 current employees, 806 former employees, and 44,547 shareholders, among others. Prominent public figures such as Elon Musk, Tom Lee, and Replit CEO Amjad Masad have all publicly signed the petition.

Previously, on November 12, 2026, NVIDIA announced that Jensen Huang had resigned as chief executive officer, effective immediately. The move marked the end of his 33-year tenure leading the company he co-founded.

Organizers and signatories of the campaign are concerned that Huang may have been forced out without due process or even sufficient time to defend himself, and are therefore demanding an explanation from the board. The core demands of the open letter, addressed to the NVIDIA board: reinstate Jensen Huang as CEO while an independent investigation establishes the facts; if his departure is to proceed, provide an evidence-backed explanation. Ensure the investigation is independent, with a publicized scope and timeline, and give Huang a fair opportunity to defend himself. Issue a timely public statement explaining the concerns, the evidence, and the weighing of interests for employees and shareholders.

The letter emphasizes: "Thirty-three years of leadership does not mean exemption from accountability, but accountability requires evidence and due process, not a public trial by mob." The website states that the campaign is independent and has not been endorsed by NVIDIA or Jensen Huang himself.