Tim Cook Dines with President-elect Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting marks Cook's first encounter with Trump since the election and follows a trend of tech leaders visiting Trump's Florida club. The two maintained a cordial relationship during Trump's first term, contrasting with Trump's interactions with other tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai. Read more about OpenAI and Musk's history.
During a prior conversation in October, Trump assured Cook of support against EU regulations. This meeting comes as other tech leaders seemingly emulate Cook's approach to Trump. Zuckerberg and Pichai recently met with Trump, and a meeting with Jeff Bezos is scheduled. Trump and Elon Musk have also maintained close contact. For insights into tech leadership strategies, see Startups Weekly.
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