Apple CEO Tim Cook Has Shared His Views with President Trump on Deescalation Following Protester Shooting

Tim Cook has spoken out about the recent killing of protesters in Minneapolis, saying that “this is a time for deescalation.” In an internal memo, Cook revealed that he had a conversation with President Trump earlier this week where he shared his views. Cook’s comments come as tensions surrounding police brutality and protests continue to escalate. Cook was among several tech executives who attended a VIP screening of Amazon’s documentary about Melania Trump on Friday, just hours after the shooting. Despite sparking controversy, the event appears to have brought together some of the most powerful voices in Silicon Valley.