Tim Cook – Trump Meeting
What Did Cook Bring to Trump?
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, gifted former President Donald Trump a Mac Pro desktop computer.
The model was reportedly one of the first made at Apple’s Austin, Texas plant, and was valued at around $5,999 (often rounded to $6,000) .
How Much Did It Cost?
The Mac Pro gift cost Apple about $6,000, based on its retail value.
Final assembly took place in the U.S., aligning with Apple’s push for domestic production at the time .
On Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump made a big announcement. Apple plans to invest an extra $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years.
But that wasn’t all. Tim Cook also brought a special gift for the president.
Tim Cook gave President Trump a special gift from Apple.
It was a piece of glass, custom-engraved just for the president, and placed on a golden stand.
Cook set the gift on the Resolute Desk and shared a touching detail — it was designed by a former U.S. Marine Corporal who now works at Apple.
Some people on social media guessed that the glass gift might have cost “easily $2,000.” But so far, the real price hasn’t been shared.
One user reacted to the moment by posting:
“🚨 WOW! Apple CEO Tim Cook just presented President Trump with an engraved piece of glass from Apple – custom-made for Trump – and it’s sitting on a golden holder, on the Resolute Desk.”
Another user criticized the gesture, saying:
“Tim Cook of Apple bends the knee to Trump. Another elite showing their true cowardice.”
Apple’s $100 Billion Investment in the U.S.
Apple’s $100 Billion Investment in the U.S.
Apple announced it will invest $100 billion more into U.S. manufacturing over the next four years.
This is part of its American Manufacturing Program, or AMP.
Through AMP, Apple plans to bring more of its supply chain and high-tech production back to the U.S.
Some of Apple’s partners in this effort include Corning Inc., Applied Materials, and Texas Instruments.
Through AMP, Apple plans to bring more of its supply chain and high-tech production back to the U.S.
Apple said that Corning will now dedicate an entire factory in Kentucky just to making glass for Apple products.
This move will increase Corning’s workforce in Kentucky by 50%.
Corning has worked with Apple for years — it even made the glass for the very first iPhone at the same factory.
The White House responded to the news. Spokesperson Taylor Rogers said:
“President Trump’s America First economic agenda has brought in trillions of dollars in investment, supporting American jobs and businesses.”
She added that the Apple announcement is another big win for U.S. manufacturing — and a step toward bringing key parts of the supply chain back to America for both economic and national security.