Tim Cook Donates to Trump Inauguration
Apple CEO Tim Cook has made a personal donation of $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration committee. This follows a meeting between Cook and Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month, also attended by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Cook's donation is reportedly made in the spirit of unity and reflects his view of the inauguration as an important American tradition. Apple itself is not expected to contribute.
Other Tech Leaders and Trump
Cook's donation aligns with similar contributions from other tech leaders. Companies like Meta, Amazon, and Uber have each donated $1 million to the inauguration fund, as has OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Numerous companies outside Silicon Valley have also made substantial donations. This follows a pattern of engagement between Trump and tech leaders, including meetings with Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, and others. Read about Apple's new CFO.
Trump's Relationship with Cook and Tech Companies
Cook has met with and received praise from Trump in the past, a strategy other tech leaders are reportedly emulating. In October, Trump assured Cook of support in Apple's disputes with the European Union. This ongoing interaction between the incoming administration and the tech industry suggests a complex relationship moving forward. For more on Apple, see Apple's 2025 Event Preview.
Meta's Policy Shift
Meta recently restructured its policy team, with Nick Clegg stepping down and Joel Kaplan, who has ties to Trump and incoming VP JD Vance, taking over. This change comes just before Trump's inauguration and may signal Meta's strategic positioning for the new administration. For insights into Apple's operating system plans, check out Apple OS Wishlist for 2025.