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:
UPDATE –– 4:35 pm EST: Trump elaborated:
Watch his comments above.
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