US technology firms have been backing Republicans out of business necessity, but also in response to Biden’s anti-tech moves. Now Apple, Google, and more are trying to mend fences.
United States Capitol Building — image credit: WikiMedia
United States Capitol Building — image credit: WikiMedia
Apple’s Tim Cook has repeatedly been sycophantic to Trump, and earned tariff exemptions because of it. But then Cook also praised President Biden during his administration, and had to defend Apple’s privacy policy at the same time.
Arguably, Democrats have been less in favor of Big Tech firms since President Obama embraced technology. Now according to Bloomberg, these firms have formed a lobbying group to make sure they get back in favor well before the midterms in November 2026.