Apple CEO Tim Cook said “thank you” eight times in less than two minutes during his conversation with President Donald Trump at a White House dinner, drawing widespread attention on social media.
Throughout the conversation, Cook praised Trump’s interest in the tech industry and revealed Apple’s plan to invest $600 million in the US, thanking Trump seven times and expressing appreciation to First Lady Melania Trump once media users interpreted this behavior as a sign of extreme nervousness and discomfort.
One user joked “Steve Jobs is rolling in his grave,” while another called it a sign of desperation rather than honor The dinner was held on September 4th and included major tech leaders such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai.
The meeting focused on artificial intelligence and investments in the United States.
Notably absent was Elon Musk, who was once a close Trump ally but later had a major public falling out with the president.
The event highlighted the tech industry’s efforts to maintain relationships with the new administration.
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