At a rally in South Carolina this afternoon, Donald Trump called for a boycott of Apple because of how they’re refusing to unlock the San Bernardino killer’s phone for the FBI.
Trump heavily criticized Apple for resisting the order (the DOJ filed a new motion to force Apple’s hand today). Apple CEO Tim Cook argued that unlocking one phone for the government creates a dangerous precedent for future cases.
As Trump was going on a tangent about China today, he again said Apple’s in the wrong, even saying, “What I think you oughta do is boycott Apple until such time as they give up that security number. Boycott Apple.”
He suggested Cook’s “looking to do a big number, probably to show how big a liberal he is.”
Here’s a partial list of other things Trump has suggested people boycott: Macy’s, Starbucks, and Megyn Kelly.
Oh, also, Trump is a complete hypocrite:
Good luck with that Apple boycott pic.twitter.com/WjpoUddFMg
— Ethan Klapper (@ethanklapper) February 19, 2016
UPDATE –– 4:35 pm EST: Trump elaborated:
I use both iPhone & Samsung. If Apple doesn't give info to authorities on the terrorists I'll only be using Samsung until they give info.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
Hopefully others will follow suit. Our country needs & should demand security. It is time to get tough & be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
Watch his comments above.
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