The 2016 presidential election shook the American people. Though America has always been divided with its political views, the divide has become so vivid and Hilary supporters have been protesting non-stop in the streets of America. Apple, who is known to be against Donald Trump has also expressed its own way against President-elect Donald Trump's victory.
According to an article written at Buzz Feed, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out an all-hands memo to its US Apple employees last Wednesday evening. The intention of the memo was to call for unity amid the uncertainty inspired by Donald Trump's presidential win. In the memo, it reads:
"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."
Why is a tech company like Apple against a politician?
In an article at CBR Online, earlier in the year, president-elect Donald Trump said to the general public at a rally in South Carolina to boycott Apple products. He said the Apple should give the security code to the authorities. The reason of this is because Apple refused to assist the FBI in unlocking an iPhone that belonged to one of the killers involved in the San Bernardino mass shooting. He then said that Apple products should be boycotted until they help the authorities. And since then, there have been many exchanges made between president-elect Trump and Apple.
What will happen to Apple?
As of now, it is clear that Apple, just like any other American citizen who supports Hilary has yet to recover from the election. But critics believe that as Time Cook and Donald Trump are both businessmen, they will certainly settle their difference and reach an agreement to work together in the near future. It is also a fact that president-elect Trump has Apple stocks.
