Trump Responds to Apple Keeping Diversity Policies

[Unami]

I'm amazed that Trump has the time to focus on stuff like this. There must be other things that's more important.

That's not very likely. Populists run on creating enemies, and being "anti-diversity" is one of the top-symbols of Trumps 2nd term. For his politics that's probably one of the most important things, because it enables his presidency.

Mind you, it's probably not really important to him personally, because in the meantime he is endorsing videos of bearded women on his truth social account. But that's kind of what we are already used to from this 🤡, aren't we? It'd be funny if it wasn't a little sad as well.

 

[axantas]

Mister Trump should recognize, that in a democtratic country, different opinions and strategies are allowed and even wanted...

 

[victorvictoria]

Maybe someone should inform his majesty that publicly held corporations are owned by their shareholders. That's right, we the shareholders of Apple stock reject the idea that diversity, equity and inclusion are anything but beneficial to not only the company, but to the thousands of productive LGBTQ, black, brown, yellow, red, disabled, immigrant, foreign and veteran employees at Apple and their families. 2026. 2028. Get to your polling place and VOTE!

 

[alphaswift]

Nice. Is Apple the ONLY major player in the US Economy that is giving Trump a big middle finger on getting rid of DEI policies? Either way, it is the biggest company in the world, so it has big fingers.

Considering Tim Apple was part of the billionaire club at the inauguration, Apple is far from going to give Trump the middle finger. Trump cares about the opinion of Apple shareholders about as much as he cares about his own voters so he'll just **** talk like always. Apple will do other things to make Trump feel like he's winning.

 

[rizzo41999]

I prefer keeping it to the technology. Politics should not be this involved in everything.

 

[Remy149]

This is exactly what I'm wondering.
The government can force laws on private companies, when they're related to health/security/safety issues, but that's about it.
Other than, it's mind-boggling to see all these businesses follow Trump's directives regarding DEI, realistically speaking they don't have to.

Some are complying with him in hopes of being able to carve out exceptions from tariffs or because they fear he will turn his justice system against them. Others have decision makers who actually agree with his ideology. The most messed up part is they are trying to make it difficult for places to hire non straight white men at any capacity.

 

[chfilm]

disgusting orange!

 

[rishey]

I notice all of the Trump defenders are silent now. Perhaps because this behavior is indefensible..

 

[Eriamjh1138@DAN]

DEI wouldn’t need to exist if people were treated equally to begin with.

If you read any company’s hiring policies, they say they do not discriminate, blah blah blah.

I guess we all have our biases.

 

[Remy149]

Good.

Even just from a business standpoint, the more voices at the table, the better the products and the more likely they are to appeal to a broader base of consumers

You haven’t learned by now there is a very vocal group of people who feel they are the only demographic any company should try to appeal to. Anything else is called pandering or virtue signaling. It’s sad that more and more of the things I enjoy are getting flooded with this nonsense. I can’t even enjoy discussing any form of media from music to film and video games without some people making it about their culture wars.

 

[smirking]

Yeah White House, try to spell cybersecurity without furry, neurodivergence, or the letters LGBTQ. Good luck.

 

[foobarbaz]

The entire point of the executive order was to limit what the government can tell companies to do.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it went from government requiring suppliers to do certain things to requiring them to not do those things.

That is very different from not requiring them do the things.

 

[webkit]

Maybe someone should inform his majesty that publicly held corporations are owned by their shareholders.

I'm sure Trump is well aware of that. He wasn't demanding or ordering Apple to do anything. Are you saying that U.S. presidents, politicians and other public figures should no longer be allowed to express opinions about what private sector businesses should or shouldn't do? Even though this is something that presidents, politicians, etc. have been doing for ages, it should now somehow be banned going forward??

 

[G5isAlive]

Apple can tell Trump to pound sound and there is nothing that Trump can legally do if Apple choses to ignore Trump.

Legal, legal? Trump no care about any stinking legal... wish that was just a bad joke, but it's true. Trump is a bully, and is pulling all the strings of government whether legal or not. Very little of what he has done in office this term has been legal.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm sure Trump is well aware of that. He wasn't telling or ordering Apple to do anything. Are you saying that U.S. presidents, politicians and other public figures should no longer be allowed to express opinions about what private sector businesses should or shouldn't do? This is something that presidents, politicians, etc. have been doing for ages. It should now somehow be banned??

In the broader context of US politics right now, one should read the room a bit better than this

 

[CarpalMac]

Trump, how many businesses have you bankrupted now? When you can run a business as successfully as Apple, you can tell them how to run their company.

LOL. Musk has downvoted you. ;-)

 

[Expos of 1969]

That picture of Tim with Donald Trump has Stockholm Syndrome written all over it.

Disagree. Tim is not showing feelings of trust or affection towards Trump.

Looks like he is thinking ...if this windbag doesn't shut up soon I'm going to miss my bus.

 

[MLMcMillion]

I feel like the guy who somehow managed to bankrupt a casino should maybe let one of the most profitable companies in the world handle it.

 

[raindogg]

All makes sense to me, this is who America voted for. I hate being an American right now, I wish someone would deport me.

 

[kasei]

Good for Apple. It is about time someone stood up to the orange menace.

 

[8CoreWhore]

I can explain it to you guys but I'm not permitted to write freely.

 

[Thehangmn]

Nice. Is Apple the ONLY major player in the US Economy that is giving Trump a big middle finger on getting rid of DEI policies? Either way, it is the biggest company in the world, so it has big fingers.

No, Costco also rejected a similar proposal. Apple is among the only big tech companies not getting rid of DEI policies. DEI policies have not been as effective as anyone had hoped for, but the idea to cast a wider net for job openings in order to find the most qualified person is always a good idea.

More than a$$le you should write "shareholders", because they have recommended to vote against DEI so they are against DEI.

might read the original post one more time. there was a proposal (made by a conservative think tank) for apple to abandon their DEI hiring practices. Apples board recommended that shareholders reject the proposal, and shareholders rejected the proposal.

 

[G5isAlive]

I'm sure Trump is well aware of that. He wasn't demanding or ordering Apple to do anything. Are you saying that U.S. presidents, politicians and other public figures should no longer be allowed to express opinions about what private sector businesses should or shouldn't do? Even though this is something that presidents, politicians, etc. have been doing for ages, it should now somehow be banned going forward??

You are aware of the parable of how to boil a frog yes? What you say sounds reasonable, but ignores the fact that the original DEI order is currently being evaluated for it even being legal, and that Trump believes Bullying is a 'negotiating' strategy. And it has worked for him, he first said we should ban TikTok, but then when they visited him in Mar a lago and donated to his campaign, he flip flopped faster than a chameleon changing colors. Shocker. So yeah, politicians have been voicing opinions for ages, but no one is going to gaslight me into thinking that's what's going on now. People with a conscience who are paying attention have gotten out of the water your preaching. Feel free to stay in. It's a free country, for now.

 

[9081094]

All makes sense to me, this is who America voted for. I hate being an American right now, I wish someone would deport me.

No, imho Americans need to stand up to what is happening right now. Only you can make a change for the better. Together you’re strong. I hope when trumps visits Fort Knox, they’ll close the doors and reopen them in 20 years.

 

[laptech]

Apple is a law unto itself. It will do what it wants to do.