Well I hope you’re right and they’re starting to show soon what they’ve been doing. They are on a standstill for too long.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Donating $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
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I'm a 7 block walk from the back lawn of the White House, so yeah, I hear you.
DJT's behavior may be "not normal" as you said, but that's a red herring in the context of this discussion. Inaugural donations are very standard practice, as are the myriad ways that political figures and organizations get donations, perks, favors, and so on. It's not unique to DJT.
The fully loaded, real cost of presidential inaugurations (donations to inaugural committees are only a fraction of the true cost) have been over $100M for decades now. Is DJT a pomp-and-circumstance kind of guy who likes bigger events? Sure, and that's why he blasted past Obama's record inaugural spending the first time around.
That doesn't, however, change the facts here though. It's just standard operating procedure.
These days, there are lots of things that are reasonable for us to get angry about. Inaugural donations themselves shouldn't be on that list.
My guess is that if Apple as a company was doing so, more people will leave Apple. Someone has to lick the emperor to fall into his favor 😅
It's their job. It's what they're paid to do. It's what they are legally required to do. It's nearly impossible to make an argument to the contrary that isn't full of emotional reasoning.
Or, and just hear me out here, maybe you’re wrong in your assessment of Trump!
I’m gay and I don’t believe for one second that Trump hates me. Nothing has indicated that he does. It just always seems to be excited people like you telling me he does.
Gurgle gurgle. Please Trump be nice to us. Gurgle gurgle.
Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.
Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.
Not really. It's actually a very, very smart play. It accomplishes the objective with less backlash.
Tim Cook sure knows how to play that narcissistic person. Apple is a business after all. And you have to deal with whatever situation you have at any given time.
^ this is the reasoning. This was a carefully calculated decision. Timmy didn't do this on a whim, and anyone who thinks this wasn't a big topic of conversation at Apple is mistaken.
It's so funny because you're on here probably refreshing every 10 secs to react/reply to people & don't realize I'm referring to them too.
It's 2025, stop falling for the trap of Dem/Repub..they're both the same thing. Lol smh.
Goes to show all corporate leaders are just brown nosers. Can't stand the fakeness.
If you are wondering why everyone in his circle seem like grifters, it is because they have learned that he is easy to manipulate and way too accessible for someone in his position of authority.
Having worked in the political sector before, it's just politicians full stop. Horrible lot all of them. Almost as bad as tech CEOs.
Can say the same for UK Conservative/Labour merry go round each election. All talk a load of crap and can never answer a question straight up with a yes or no answer.
This happens at pretty much every single inauguration, presidential or gubernatorial. It's just a question of degree and extent. The purpose of an inauguration is, first and foremost, hob-nobbing. Influence is, unfortunately, kind of the point.
To be clear, I'm not defending it whatsoever. I'm just saying it's not unique.
That's IT! I am not buying any more Apple products!
...after the next 50 or so versions of iPhone, Mac's, etc.
...after the next 50 or so versions of iPhone, Mac's, etc.
A jury with way more information than you, who sat there and watched his behavior in court, who listened to all of the recordings, who saw all the evidence, decided unanimously he did it. Meanwhile he repeatedly threatened them and the court throughout the whole proceeding. He is guilty and the only reason he isn't in prison is because he is a former president. Even just his conduct during the proceeding would have placed any regular person in jail.
Trump really amazes me. You either hate him or love him.
Clearly more people loved him this time which is why he won.
But you all have to stop being so melodramatic. The USA survived last time, and honestly Biden was/is so clueless that having a U.S. president who doesn’t wander off randomly or get confused is a big improvement.
Clearly more people loved him this time which is why he won.
But you all have to stop being so melodramatic. The USA survived last time, and honestly Biden was/is so clueless that having a U.S. president who doesn’t wander off randomly or get confused is a big improvement.
Maybe they are? This isn’t necessarily a partisan issue, and lots of people are sick of it in both parties.
What are even talking about, you sound very misinformed.
That’s how the world works, regardless of the government system. Surprised you haven’t realized that yet.
Tim Cook now has about as much credibility as Morning Joe and Mika.
Axios: Tim Cook Donates $1 Million to Trump Inauguration
Link to: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/03/tim-cook-apple-donate-1-million-trump-inauguration
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DF makes a few important points:
In times like this, realpolitik is the only politics. I wouldn’t have the stomach to make this donation, and those of you disgusted by this likely don’t either. Few people are cut out to be the CEO of a large multinational company like Apple. Sometimes you have to eat the **** sandwich.
... only Cook personally, not Apple as a company, is contributing. That’s Cook asking for any and all ire to be directed at him, personally, not Apple.
In some non third world countries, we have limitations on political funding and donations.
I hate that Trump is extorting money for political favors. Such a banana republic
A lot of people on here don't seem to understand politics very well and have been infected with this good vs evil agenda. If you're not on 'my side' then you're evil!
Look, the democrats have been on a vengeance to 'reign in' tech companies, apple being one of them. What's more surprising is that the Trump admin wants to de-regulate things.
If you really think 1M is a bribe you have a lot to learn.