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As someone who spent half their career at Apple, I can't even begin to tell you how ridiculous that sentiment is. You won't find Apple employees who agree with you. It was infinitely embarrassing to see Tim bend over for a fascist asshole. Apple is now in the "bowed to Trump" group.

I will be glad when the Tim Cook era is over for good.

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you think the next CEO will be any different? the board wouldn't have elevated him to that position unless he was willing to kowtow to trump when needed

Sigh... I spent over a decade at Apple. Tim was given a very long leash. So no, I don't think Ternus will give Trump a gold "You're a good boy!" trophy. As I said, that was probably one of the most embarrassing things an Apple employee has ever done. Most of the people I know who are still at Apple despise Tim.

Also, you might want to do a little research on the current board members.

I hope you're right! But that would be a significant break with the "kiss the ring and enjoy the protection" attitude that every other major tech company has taken

Most tech companies didn't end up in a public relations fight with the FBI to defend the rights of a domestic terrorist.

To do so was the right thing, as it meant standing up for everyone; giving up on the rights of the unpopular means in the end, none of us have that protection. It's a hell of a stance for a public company to take though, and a time Apple can say they were on the right side of history. Will anyone say the same about Cook being so subservient this time?

based on your experience - if you were Tim Cook what would you have done ?

What would I have done? The same thing most tech CEOs did - NOT give a trophy to the fascist whose seen his net worth increase by over $3B in single year while in office. Apple would have been just fine financially. Value should come from the core company principles; not groveling in front of a politician.

Cook embarrassed himself and every Apple employee by doing what Volkswagen did with the Nazis. That is what Cook will be remembered for.

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