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Tim Cook Defends Non-Political Stance Amid Controversy

3/18/2026

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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook defended his non-political stance on Good Morning America, saying he engages with policy.
He faced backlash for ties to U.S. President Donald Trump after attending a screening on the day of a shooting.
Cook expressed sorrow and urged de-escalation in America.
Apple will invest $600 billion in U.S. manufacturing, with iPhone glass from Kentucky by year-end.

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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook defended his non-political stance on Good Morning America, saying he engages with policy.
He faced backlash for ties to U.S. President Donald Trump after attending a screening on the day of a shooting.
Cook expressed sorrow and urged de-escalation in America.
Apple will invest $600 billion in U.S. manufacturing, with iPhone glass from Kentucky by year-end.