Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption

It's no secret that Apple and other big tech companies have been making moves to earn President Trump's favor, but Senator Warren wants details on these interactions to determine if lines were crossed.Senator Warren sends Tim Cook a letterPresident Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have been a rollercoaster for the economy. After failing to get the desired results and markets dived, Trump backed off his initial tariffs and redoubled efforts against China while providing exemptions that unilaterally helped Apple.It seems, these exemptions were provided, at least in part, due to Apple CEO Tim Cook calling President Trump — which was confirmed. That, along with donations, in-person dinners and events, and more, has led Senator Warren to write a letter, obtained by Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption
It's no secret that Apple and other big tech companies have been making moves to earn President Trump's favor, but Senator Warren wants details on these interactions to determine if lines were crossed.

Aerial view of a circular building surrounded by trees, featuring a rainbow stage in the center. Foreground includes a letter addressed to Tim Cook from the U.S. Senate.
Senator Warren sends Tim Cook a letter

President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have been a rollercoaster for the economy. After failing to get the desired results and markets dived, Trump backed off his initial tariffs and redoubled efforts against China while providing exemptions that unilaterally helped Apple.

It seems, these exemptions were provided, at least in part, due to Apple CEO Tim Cook calling President Trump — which was confirmed. That, along with donations, in-person dinners and events, and more, has led Senator Warren to write a letter, obtained by Bloomberg.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums