Memo: Tim Cook told Apple staff that he is “heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis”, calls for a “deescalation”, and says he discussed it with President Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook sent a memo to staff after backlash for attending a VIP party with Donald and Melania Trump at the White House, which took place just hours after the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot by a federal agent in Minnesota. Cook addressed the situation in Minneapolis, where over 3,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents were sent, and revealed he had a 'good conversation' with President Trump about the events. Apple customers expressed their disapproval, with some threatening to boycott Apple products. Other CEOs, including those from Zoom and AMD, also attended the screening of the Melania documentary.