Tim Cook to Attend President Trump's Inauguration [Report]
Posted January 15, 2025 at 9:34pm by iClarified
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
An anonymous source told the outlet that Cook will attend the event in Washington, D.C., alongside other Silicon Valley leaders, including Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and Elon Musk (X/Tesla/SpaceX).
The appearance from the tech titans comes as the industry has sought to warm relations with Trump following his victory last November, and despite frequent clashes during his first term in office. Many, including Cook, have traveled to Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where the president-elect and Musk have held a series of private meetings and dinners to discuss plans for the coming term.
The source also revealed that Trump has raised $200 million for his inauguration, shattering previous records, as companies vie to gain favor with the incoming administration.
Last month, Cook reportedly met with Trump over dinner at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach. While the details of their conversation remain unknown, Cook is recognized for fostering a strong working relationship with Trump during his previous administration, which helped Apple navigate trade tariffs that could have impacted its business. Cook is also said to have donated $1 million to the inauguration.
Back in November, Cook congratulated Trump on his election victory, stating that Apple looks "forward to engaging with you and your administration to help ensure the United States continues to lead with and be fueled by ingenuity, innovation, and creativity."
The 60th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. The Swearing-In Ceremony is set to begin at 12 p.m. ET.
An anonymous source told the outlet that Cook will attend the event in Washington, D.C., alongside other Silicon Valley leaders, including Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and Elon Musk (X/Tesla/SpaceX).
The appearance from the tech titans comes as the industry has sought to warm relations with Trump following his victory last November, and despite frequent clashes during his first term in office. Many, including Cook, have traveled to Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where the president-elect and Musk have held a series of private meetings and dinners to discuss plans for the coming term.
The source also revealed that Trump has raised $200 million for his inauguration, shattering previous records, as companies vie to gain favor with the incoming administration.
Last month, Cook reportedly met with Trump over dinner at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach. While the details of their conversation remain unknown, Cook is recognized for fostering a strong working relationship with Trump during his previous administration, which helped Apple navigate trade tariffs that could have impacted its business. Cook is also said to have donated $1 million to the inauguration.
Back in November, Cook congratulated Trump on his election victory, stating that Apple looks "forward to engaging with you and your administration to help ensure the United States continues to lead with and be fueled by ingenuity, innovation, and creativity."
The 60th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. The Swearing-In Ceremony is set to begin at 12 p.m. ET.