Trump Says Tim Cook Called To ‘Kiss My Ass’ In Long Post About Apple CEO

BreakingBusinessTrump Says Tim Cook Called To ‘Kiss My Ass’ In Long Post About Apple CEOBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 07:58am EDTApr 21, 2026, 07:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump addressed Tim Cook’s decision to step down as Apple’s CEO in a Truth Social post on Tuesday morning, describing his first interaction with the billionaire executive during his first term, which he described as the “head of Apple calling to ‘kiss my ass.’”FILE - President Donald Trump shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedKey FactsThe remark, which appears to mock Cook, who Trump again referred to as “Tim Apple” was included in a post that otherwise appears to congratulate Cook for his term as CEO of Apple.The president’s post first mentions him being a “big fan of Tim Cook” and suggested he had done a better job as Apple CEO than his predecessor, Steve Jobs.Trump then mentions getting a phone call from Cook during his first term to solve a “fairly large problem” that the president claimed only he could fix.“When I got the call I said, wow, it’s Tim Apple (Cook!) calling, how big is that? I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to ‘kiss my ass,’” Trump wrote.This is a developing story.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video