US EditionTrump praises Tim Cook on departure from Apple: ‘I have always been a big fan’
Trump said Cook helped him solve a "fairly large problem" and called John Ternus the perfect person to lead Apple.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump praised departing Apple CEO Tim Cook as an "incredible guy" on Truth Social, recounting how Cook once called him to "kiss my ass" while seeking help for a "fairly large problem" during his first term.
- Trump's remarks reflect a years-long transactional relationship with Cook, whom the president famously nicknamed "Tim Apple" during a 2019 White House meeting, a moniker the executive previously laughed off.
- Boasting about his ability to solve issues, Trump claimed he provided "3 or 4 BIG HELPS" without expensive consultants, asserting that Cook frequently reached out for assistance on complex corporate matters.
- Apple announced Monday that Cook will step down as CEO later this year, transitioning to executive chairman while hardware engineering head John Ternus assumes the top role on Sept. 1.
- Daniel Weiner of the Brennan Center for Justice characterized the rhetoric as a "nakedly transactional and also nakedly personalistic approach to governing," suggesting corporate leaders are expected to offer homage in exchange for favors.
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Trump Says He Loved Seeing Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook Previously Call to 'Kiss My Ass'
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Tech leaders, Trump, and more react to Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO
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