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Tech Giants Congratulate Trump on White House Return
Heads of major tech companies including Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, and Tim Cook of Apple, have publicly congratulated former President Donald Trump on his return to the White House. Their messages suggest a shift in strategy, with industry leaders showing a willingness to align with the new administration. This connection could significantly impact tech businesses, particularly as new policies under the Trump administration come into play.
Industry Leaders React to Election Outcome
According to an analysis by OCR Network, 13% of CEOs from the top 100 US companies have publicly commented on their social media accounts about the election results. The tech sector represents the majority of these comments. As Axios reports, this public display of openness from the tech industry comes as Trump begins to take note of corporations and executives who may have been critical during his campaign or shown support for his competition.
Regulation of Tech Companies Under Scrutiny
The future regulation of tech companies is a pressing issue, with the choice of strict or lenient regulations to be made by those appointed to top government positions. Trump and US Vice President-elect JD Vance have criticized these companies for their perceived excessive power. The tech industry, particularly those manufacturing chips, faces a period of significant uncertainty.
CEOs Express Openness to Collaborate
Among the first to comment was Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, who congratulated Trump on his “hard-won victory” stating, “We look forward to working with you and your administration on issues important to our customers, employees, communities, and our country.” Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, despite a previously strained relationship with Trump, expressed optimism for the future, saying, “We have great opportunities ahead of us as a country.”
Other tech leaders also expressed their readiness to work with the new administration. Sundar Pichai of Google emphasized the current “golden era of American innovation,” while Sam Altman of OpenAI highlighted the importance of the US remaining a leader in AI development. Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Tim Cook of Apple, and Jeff Bezos of Amazon also voiced their willingness to collaborate with the Trump administration.
Future Cooperation with Trump Administration
CEOs of other tech giants, including Chuck Robbins of Cisco, Michael Dell of Dell Technologies, and Pat Gelsinger of Intel, also expressed their readiness to work with the Trump administration and Congress. Key areas of focus include policies that support connectivity, innovation, cybersecurity, and the advancement of technology for global growth.
The overall message from these tech leaders is clear: they are open to, and even eager for, cooperation with the new administration, signaling a significant shift in the relationship between the tech industry and the White House.
