Apple CEO Tim Cook Says He Had a ‘Good Conversation’ With Trump About ICE in Minneapolis: ‘This Is a Time for Deescalation’

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• Pretti’s killing followed that of Renée Good, who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month, sparking protests nationwide.
• Related Stories Eric Dane Drops Out of Awards Gala 'Due to the Physical Realities of ALS' Sydney Sweeney to Star in Edith Wharton Adaptation 'Custom of the Country' as 'Original Dangerous Woman' Cook did not mention Pretti or Good by name or write about ICE or border patrol directly, instead referring to “the events in Minneapolis” and expressing that his “prayers and deepest sympathies are with the families, with the communities, and with everyone that’s been affected.” Popular on Variety About Trump, he wrote: “I had a good conversation with the president this week where I shared my views, and I appreciate his openness to engaging on issues that matter to us all.” Read Cook’s full memo, per Bloomberg, below.
• Team, I’m heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis, and my prayers and deepest sympathies are with the families, with the communities, and with everyone that’s been affected.
• This is a time for deescalation.
• I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they’re from, and when we embrace our shared humanity.