After Microsoft and Google’s Sundar Pichai, it’s now Apple CEO Tim Cook’s turn to challenge the immigration ban put forth by US President Donald Trump.
The Apple CEO told the media that hundreds of the company’s employees have been affected by Trump’s executive order on immigration, and that Apple was considering taking legal action.
Cook also said the company would be supporting employee fundraising efforts for organisations providing relief to refugees.
Cook said he hopes that the White House can be persuaded to rescind the order, but that the company may resort to courts if the situation doesn’t change.
The Apple CEO said he has been in talks with senior officials at the White House to resolve the situation.
“More than any country in the world, this country is strong because of our immigrant background and our capacity and ability as people to welcome people from all kinds of backgrounds. That’s what makes us special,” Cook was quoted as saying. “We ought to pause and really think deeply through that.”
While Cook did not specify the White House contacts, Trump told the Apple CEO and other tech leaders back in December that they could call him personally.
