Tim Cook, the president of Apple, was an open supporter of Democrat Hillary Clinton, and despite his efforts to raise money and sympathy for her, she lost the presidential race to Donald Trump. Yesterday Donald Trump was elected the new president of the USA, and today Tim Cook sent a letter to Apple employees.
In this letter, the president of Apple talks about the strength that the company's employees must have to move forward, despite the election of Donald Trump. He says that although there are many uncertainties about the future, Apple will not change its long-term development goals.
Donald Trump has openly criticized Apple on numerous occasions, whether it was about not launching an iPhone with a large screen, refusing to repatriate its profits, or manufacturing products in the USA. Donald Trump also stated that he will force Apple to manufacture its products in the USA and repatriate its profits, but he made many controversial statements that he will not fulfill.
Below is the entire letter sent by Tim Cook to employees regarding Donald Trump and it will be interesting to see how the company will function in the next 4 years. It is clear that Apple could have a hard life under Mr. to Donald Trump, so it remains to be seen what will happen in the end.
"Team,
I've heard from many of you today about the presidential election. In a political contest where the candidates were so different and each received a similar number of popular votes, it's inevitable that the aftermath leaves many of you with strong feelings.
We have a very diverse team of employees, including supporters of each of the candidates. Regardless of which candidate each of us supported as individuals, the only way to move forward is to move forward together. I recall something Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said 50 years ago: "If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." This advice is timeless, and a reminder that we only do great work and improve the world by moving forward.
While there is discussion today about uncertainties ahead, you can be confident that Apple's North Star hasn't changed. Our products connect people everywhere, and they provide the tools for our customers to do great things to improve their lives and the world at large. Our company is open to all, and we celebrate the diversity of our team here in the United States and around the world —regardless of what they look like, where they come from, how they worship or who they love.
I've always looked at Apple as one big family and I encourage you to reach out to your co-workers if they are feeling anxious.
Let's move forward — together!
Best,
Tim"
