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US labour watchdog halts Apple cases after group’s lawyer picked for top job

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rchaud ◴[04 Apr 25 13:15 UTC] No.43581873[source]▶
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a personal $1 million "donation" to the Trump inauguration in January 2025:

> Cook, a proud Alabama native, believes the inauguration is a great American tradition, and is donating to the inauguration in the spirit of unity, the sources said.

https://www.axios.com/2025/01/03/tim-cook-apple-donate-1-mil...

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jedberg ◴[04 Apr 25 15:02 UTC] No.43583474[source]▶
He was in a tough spot. I’m sure he doesn’t support the admin, but also he knows Apple needs tariff relief, and paying a “donation” to Trump is a good way to do that.

He basically paid $1M to try and save thousands of jobs at Apple (and of course increase Apple’s value)

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1. roboror ◴[04 Apr 25 15:58 UTC] No.43584290[source]▶
Calling morals vs money a tough spot is pretty weak, especially considering it didn't work.