Top execs from world biggest tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft — many of whom actively supported Democrat Hillary Clinton during the campaign — are scheduled to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, TheWrap has learned.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Alphabet CEO Larry Page, Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich plan to attend.
“I can confirm the tech summit is taking place,” Trump’s spokeswoman Hope Hicks told TheWrap in an email.
The Trump team did elaborate on the reason for the meeting. But CNN reported on Monday that “the tech industry and Trump administration could clash over some important issues like net neutrality and immigration.”
The report also stated that the invitation was sent out by the Trump team and was signed by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, chief of staff Reince Priebus and billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel.
Trump and Bezos have been at odds during the campaign. Last year, Trump took issue with Bezos’ 2013 purchase of the Washington Post, which Trump said was a way for Amazon to avoid paying more taxes. Trump also clashed with The Post, blacklisting the paper’s reporters after what he considered unfavorable coverage.
In October, Bezos has criticized Trump’s rhetoric saying that it “erodes our democracy around the edges.”
Cook hosted fundraisers for Clinton, and Sandberg was said to be in consideration for a cabinet post if the former secretary of state had won the election.
CNN also reports that Eric Schmidt, Alphabet’s executive chairman, will also be in attendance. Schmidt was a Clinton supporter during the campaign.
Other tech industry players expected to attend: Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins, Oracle co-CEO Safra Catz and IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, who is part of Trump’s newly established policy forum.
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"I think Trump, no matter what anybody thinks of him, is doing a good job at trying to get these states — and all of the American people — what they need," Dennis Quaid told the Daily Beast in April 2020.
Comedian Roseanne Barr tweeted a picture of herself wearing a "Trump 2020" baseball cap with the caption, "2020 vision."
Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Kristy Swanson in March tweeted, "An honor to meet you Mr. President."
Former NFL great Hershel Walker spoke at the RNC in August and tweeted, "TRUMP PENCE 2020"
"Thank you for being the best President ever," tweeted Diamond and Silk.
Mariano Rivera, the Former Yankee pitcher who was awarded the Medal of Freedom from the President in 2019 said, "He's doing the best for the United States."
"Phenomenal President. Quite possibly the USA," tweeted UFC fighter Conor McGregor back in January. "Most certainly one of them anyway, as he sits atop the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him."
"We're on the very front end of this right now, and I feel comfortable and confident that because of strong leadership," said Elisabeth Hasselbeck on "The View" in March supporting the President's coronavirus response.
Former "Entertainment Tonight" anchor Mary Hart hosted the President's controversial July 4th celebration at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota back in July.
"He is literally going to go down in history as one of our greatest Presidents," said "Pawn Stars" Rick Harrison at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February.
NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie sported a "Trump 2020" on his car at NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, back in July.
UFC fighter Colby Covington recently supported the President on his Instagram saying, "Had a tremendous time yesterday with @erictrump & @carlos_e_gavidia at the MAGA Boat Parade in Miami!"
“All I gotta say is Trump 2020, bitch. Fuck I look like paying an extra 33 in taxes for Biden," rapper Lil Pump said on his Instagram story in October 2020.
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Golf legend Jack Nicklaus in a statement on his Twitter "strongly recommend(s) you consider Donald J. Trump for another four years. I certainly have and have already cast my vote for him!"
Lil Wayne shocked fans on Oct. 29 when he tweeted a photo of himself with President Trump. He captioned the pic by saying that "besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership."
NFL Legend Brett Favre tweeted, "In this election, we have freedom of choice, which all should respect. For me & these principles, my Vote is for @RealDonaldTrump."
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