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Trump Says Tim Cook Called This Morning, 'I Need to Be Elected First' to Address EU's $18B Apple Fine

Oct 17, 2024, 04:23 PM

Former President Donald Trump claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook, a major Democratic donor, called him this morning to discuss the hefty fines imposed on Apple by the European Union. According to Trump, Cook expressed concerns about the EU's aggressive regulations and the massive $18 billion fine levied against Apple. Trump stated that he told Cook, "I need to be elected first," but assured him he would address the issue once back in office. Trump suggested that the Biden-Harris administration is not pushing back against the EU's targeting of American companies. He also remarked that Cook said the EU uses fines "to run their enterprise." The conversation highlights ongoing tensions between American tech giants and European regulators.