Donald Trump's buddy Tim Cook swears he is 'not a political person'

"I interact on policy, not politics. I'm not a political person on either side. I'm kind of straight down the middle. Cook appeared on the show to discuss the approaching 50th anniversary of Apple, plus his views on philanthropy, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and global affairs."

"Despite Cook's claims of impartiality around U.S. politics, he expressed gratitude that the president and the administration is accessible to talk about policy. Cook has not expressed an intent to use that line of communication to advocate for the community amid a nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights."

"Rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment has made it harder for LGBTQ+ people to enter tech and entrepreneurship more generally. Nearly four in ten LGBTQ+ workers in Silicon Valley have witnessed homophobic behavior at work, a 2019 survey found."

Apple CEO Tim Cook has cultivated a close relationship with President Donald Trump through a $1 million inauguration donation, a gold plaque gift to the Oval Office, and private meetings. In a recent interview, Cook characterized himself as apolitical and centrist, stating he focuses on policy rather than politics. However, his actions contradict claims of impartiality, as he maintains direct communication with the Trump administration without publicly using this access to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This is significant given rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment nationwide and documented workplace discrimination in tech, where nearly 40% of LGBTQ+ Silicon Valley workers have witnessed homophobic behavior.

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