- Trump praises Cook, revives 'Tim Apple' nickname USA Today —
- Trump Brags That Tim Cook Would ‘Kiss My Ass’ as the Apple CEO Steps Aside Gizmodo —
- Donald Trump Claims Apple CEO Tim Cook Once Called the President to ‘Kiss My Ass’ Variety —
- Trump praises Tim Cook on departure from Apple: ‘I have always been a big fan’ The Hill —
- ‘Wow, it’s Tim Apple’: Trump ‘very impressed’ with himself when Tim Cook called to ‘kiss my a--’ al.com —
- Tim Cook called to 'kiss my a**': Trump's post on Apple CEO stepping down takes odd turn Times Of India —
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- Trump recounts Tim Cook call to 'kiss my ass,' in stark look at White House dealmaking CNBC —
Trump Praises 'Tim Apple' on Exit
The president described his relationship with Cook as 'very nice' and claimed the tech executive once called him to 'kiss my ass' regarding a business favor.
Trump's comments follow Apple's announcement that Cook will step down as CEO this September to become executive chairman.
While the two leaders often appeared at odds, Cook was known for his corporate diplomacy and ability to secure tariff exemptions for Apple products.
Trump's latest remarks emphasize his continued influence over major Silicon Valley leadership transitions.
Tim Cook
American business executive
American business executive
Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California