Tech CEOs Tim Cook and Sam Altman Respond to Immigration Tensions

Apple's Tim Cook and OpenAI's Sam Altman address concerns regarding federal immigration actions and national unity following a tragic incident involving immigration authorities in Minnesota.

Cook claimed he “had an excellent conversation with the president this week where I shared my views, and I appreciate his visibility to engaging on concerns that matter to all of us.” He likewise told staff he appreciates exactly how “deeply our groups respect the world beyond our walls.”

The message was sent out to team on Tuesday, according to The Wall Road Journal. Cook came under attack this weekend for attending a White House testing of the First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary on Saturday, simply hours after government immigration authorities killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a veterans’ registered nurse, in Minnesota’s largest city.

Tech Leaders Weigh In on Federal Actions

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman informed employees earlier today he believes federal immigration agents are “going too far.” Still, like Chef, Altman didn’t reach to slam Trump, saying rather he believes the Head of state is “an extremely strong leader, and I hope he will rise to this moment and unite the country.”

Adhering to Pretti’s murder, Minnesota CEOs, including Michael Fiddelke of Target $TGT, Corie Barrie of Best Buy $BBY, and Jeff Harmening of General Mills $GIS, additionally signed a joint letter calling “for a prompt de-escalation of tensions and for state, government and local officials to work together to discover actual services.” Their declaration cut short of pointing out the Trump management, I.C.E., Renee Good, or Alex Pretti by name.

Business Leaders Call for National De-escalation

“This is a time for de-escalation,” Chef wrote to Apple personnel. “I believe America is best when we measure up to our greatest suitables, when we treat every person with dignity and regard no matter that they are or where they’re from, and when we welcome our shared humanity.”