The 70-year-old real estate mogul, Donald Trump, who is now the oldest person ever elected to a first presidential term, declared victory early Wednesday, saying Clinton had conceded the election and that it's time for the nation "to come together as one united people." On Twitter, the president-elect called his win as "beautiful and important." While the White House issued a statement that President Obama plans to publicly address the election results
Apple CEO Called Donald Trump
"Now it's time for America to bind the wounds of division — have to get together," Trump said. "To all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation, I say it is time for us to come together as one united people." In an interview, Tuesday, after Trump's victory, said that Apple CEO Tim Cook and Microsoft founder Bill Gates called him to congratulate him regarding the election result.
Maggi Haberman (@maggieNYT), presidential campaign correspondent at NYTimes and analyst at CNN, confirms it with a tweet saying "Trump says Tim Cook from Apple called him, so did Bill Gates." Cook was a Hillary Clinton supporter and hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic candidate in August. But still, Cook really called Trump to congratulate him.
According to Business Insider, Trump threatened Apple specifically with taxes on imports from China, where Apple's products are manufactured. "I'm going to bring jobs back," Trump said in March. "I'm going to get Apple to start making their computers and their iPhones on our land, not in China. How does it help us when they make it in China?"
Cook's Memo Regarding Trump
As reported by USA Today, after Trump's declaration for being the president-elect, Cook issued a memo to Apple employees about celebrating diversity in an apparent rebuke to Trump's incendiary comments on immigration, the Muslim community, women and other groups.
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
