Two articles in 23 May 05 Wall Street Journal do not reflect well on Tim Cook. In particular I felt a bit less of him after reading the Child Safety Legislation Article.
1. "Tim Cook's Bad Year Just Keep's getting Worse"
Written by Rolfe Winkler
"First 2 paragraphs"
For Tim Cook, the hits keep coming.
On Friday, President Trump targeted Apple AAPL -3.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle with new demands that the company make iPhones in the U.S., threatening 25% tariffs if the company doesn’t comply. “Rise and shine Tim Cook,” Trump whisperer Laura Loomer posted on X, reminding the Apple CEO he is at the center of the president’s trade bull’s-eye.
That is just one of the threats Cook has confronted in what has appeared to be a no good, very bad year for Apple. Aside from Trump, Cook is facing off against two U.S. judges, European and worldwide regulators, state and federal lawmakers, and even a creator of the iPhone, to say nothing of the cast of rivals outrunning Apple in artificial intelligence.
Each is a threat to Apple’s hefty profit margins, long the company’s trademark and the reason investors drove its valuation above $3 trillion before any other company. Shareholders are still Cook’s most important constituency. The stock’s 25% fall from its peak shows their concern about whether he—or anyone—can navigate the choppy 2025 waters.
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2. "Tim Cook made to a phone call Texas Governor to stop online Child-Safety Legislation."
Written by Rolfe Wainkler, Amrith Ramkumar and Meghan Bobowsky
"First 3 paragraphs"
Key Points
. Apple is fighting Texas legislation requiring age verification for app store users.
. Tim Cook contacted Texas Gov. Abbott to request changes or a veto of the bill.
. Tech companies are lobbying around the U.S., disagree on whether app stores or apps should verify ages.
Apple AAPL -3.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle stepped up efforts in recent weeks to fight Texas legislation that would require the iPhone-maker to verify ages of device users, even drafting Chief Executive Tim Cook into the fight.
The CEO called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to ask for changes to the legislation or, failing that, for a veto, according to people familiar with the call. These people said that the conversation was cordial and that it made clear the extent of Apple’s interest in stopping the bill.
Abbott has yet to say whether he will sign it, though it passed the Texas legislature with veto-proof majorities.
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Reading the articles left me feeling cold toward Mr Cook. I realize he has many resources and short time to manage with Trump Tariffs and China. Could he have seen the forfeitures of loss in China before now? I certainly do not wish to pay more for an expensive iPhone! A new product has never been introduced with Mr. Cook in his current position.
Should the app store verify the age and not the individual app. If you as an individual were forced to make the later choice could it be struck down on free speech grounds? Is Mr Cook Apple CEO or a Lobbyist in Washington? It seems he is currently working at both. A Million to his Trump campaign, in Washington last week, and now the phone calls to a Governor regarding not signing . If can't come up with a product he is certainly not going to let the app store lose business.
As I, do you feel it is time for a new CEO?
1. "Tim Cook's Bad Year Just Keep's getting Worse"
Written by Rolfe Winkler
"First 2 paragraphs"
For Tim Cook, the hits keep coming.
On Friday, President Trump targeted Apple AAPL -3.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle with new demands that the company make iPhones in the U.S., threatening 25% tariffs if the company doesn’t comply. “Rise and shine Tim Cook,” Trump whisperer Laura Loomer posted on X, reminding the Apple CEO he is at the center of the president’s trade bull’s-eye.
That is just one of the threats Cook has confronted in what has appeared to be a no good, very bad year for Apple. Aside from Trump, Cook is facing off against two U.S. judges, European and worldwide regulators, state and federal lawmakers, and even a creator of the iPhone, to say nothing of the cast of rivals outrunning Apple in artificial intelligence.
Each is a threat to Apple’s hefty profit margins, long the company’s trademark and the reason investors drove its valuation above $3 trillion before any other company. Shareholders are still Cook’s most important constituency. The stock’s 25% fall from its peak shows their concern about whether he—or anyone—can navigate the choppy 2025 waters.
The WSJ Tech Exclusive has an article regarding
2. "Tim Cook made to a phone call Texas Governor to stop online Child-Safety Legislation."
Written by Rolfe Wainkler, Amrith Ramkumar and Meghan Bobowsky
"First 3 paragraphs"
Key Points
. Apple is fighting Texas legislation requiring age verification for app store users.
. Tim Cook contacted Texas Gov. Abbott to request changes or a veto of the bill.
. Tech companies are lobbying around the U.S., disagree on whether app stores or apps should verify ages.
Apple AAPL -3.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle stepped up efforts in recent weeks to fight Texas legislation that would require the iPhone-maker to verify ages of device users, even drafting Chief Executive Tim Cook into the fight.
The CEO called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to ask for changes to the legislation or, failing that, for a veto, according to people familiar with the call. These people said that the conversation was cordial and that it made clear the extent of Apple’s interest in stopping the bill.
Abbott has yet to say whether he will sign it, though it passed the Texas legislature with veto-proof majorities.
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Reading the articles left me feeling cold toward Mr Cook. I realize he has many resources and short time to manage with Trump Tariffs and China. Could he have seen the forfeitures of loss in China before now? I certainly do not wish to pay more for an expensive iPhone! A new product has never been introduced with Mr. Cook in his current position.
Should the app store verify the age and not the individual app. If you as an individual were forced to make the later choice could it be struck down on free speech grounds? Is Mr Cook Apple CEO or a Lobbyist in Washington? It seems he is currently working at both. A Million to his Trump campaign, in Washington last week, and now the phone calls to a Governor regarding not signing . If can't come up with a product he is certainly not going to let the app store lose business.
As I, do you feel it is time for a new CEO?
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