Apple CEO Tim Cook intends to give $1 million directly to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, highlighting the inauguration as a meaningful American custom and promoting harmony.
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to be headed for a “repeat,” since he had one of the finest ties with US President-elect Donald Trump during his last term in office. Apple CEO would personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration committee, Axios reports, citing sources.
Through meticulously planned meals and discussions, Apple CEO Tim Cook accomplished something that many other business executives have failed to do: He cultivated a personal relationship with President-elect Donald Trump. This was stated in a recent WSJ story. Focusing on areas of overlap between Apple’s agenda and Trump’s has helped them develop a rapport.
The Axios article cited sources who stated that Cook is contributing in the spirit of unity and considers the inauguration to be an important American event. The personal contribution could not have anything to do with Apple.
A meeting at Trump Tower and his Bedminster in New Jersey, US, and a meal at Mar-a-Lago, where Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly participated, were among the several encounters the CEO of the Cupertino-based tech giant held during Trump’s first term and more recently.
Trump’s inauguration fund has received significant contributions from internet companies, including Amazon, Uber, Facebook parent Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in addition to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are among the major businesses that have helped to fortify their connections with the new government. Automakers Toyota, Ford, and GM, as well as cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase, might be added to the list of donors, according to the article.
