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'I'm not political': Tim Cook responds to backlash against his relationship with the Trump administration — Business Insider


Updated Mar 18, 2026, 9:56 AM GMT Tim Cook says he isn't political. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images Tim Cook said he's politically neutral and focuses on policy when interacting with President Donald Trump. The Apple CEO also discussed the company's $600 billion investment in US manufacturing in a recent GMA interview. Trump has promised tariff relief for companies like Apple that are building in the US. Tim Cook is bucking any labels you might assign to his political beliefs, despite

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