Joe Biden wearing an Apple Watch.
Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is the 46th president of the United States, since January 20, 2021. He previously served as the 47th vice president, from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017, under president Barack Obama.
History with Apple[]
Biden is the first U.S. president known to wear an Apple Watch while in the Oval Office.[1][2] In July 2021, he signed an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to introduce rules in support of the right to repair manufactured goods, such as Apple products.[3] In January 2022, Biden acknowleged the efforts of Apple and other companies in changing their policies to address this issue.[4]
On August 25, 2021, Biden met with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to discuss how to improve cybersecurity.[5] In November 2021, Apple joined the "First Movers Coalition", introduced by Biden to have private sector corporations pledge their resources towards clean energy.[6]
On July 1, 2022, Biden announced that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S.[7][8] On August 9, 2022, Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act which provides billions of dollars to boost research and bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States. Apple had lobbied for the legislation due to the global chip shortage which affected its manufacturing supply chain.[9]
In January 2023, Biden wrote a commentary article in the Wall Street Journal calling on Congress to pass privacy legislation to 'hold Big Tech accountable'. While he did not mention any company by name, it was reported that Apple was clearly among major targets of Biden's piece.[10]
In March 2024, the Biden administration sued Apple over alleged monopolistic practices.[11]
References[]
- ↑ Somehow, Joe Biden Is the First-Ever President to Wear This Historic Watch by Cam Wolf, GQ. 2021-05-29.
- ↑ Donald Trump loves Rolex while Joe Biden favours an Apple Watch by Gloria Fung, South China Morning Post. 2020-11-30.
- ↑ President Biden executive order adds to right to repair pressure on Apple by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac. 2021-07-09.
- ↑ Biden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speech by K. Holt, Engadget, 2022-01-22
- ↑ Apple commits to new supply chain security program following Tim Cook’s meeting with President Biden by Filipe Espósito, 9to5Mac. 2021-08-25.
- ↑ Apple, other big companies take part in new Biden effort with promises on clean energy by Victor Reklaitis, MarketWatch. 2021-11-02.
- ↑ President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The White House. 2022-07-01.
- ↑ Steve Jobs will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Mike Peterson. Apple Insider. 2022-07-01.
- ↑ Biden signs $52B CHIPS Act, but many remain skeptical by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac. 2022-08-10.
- ↑ Biden targets Apple in op-ed on Big Tech regulation, need for improved competition by Chance Miller, 9To5Mac. 2023-01-11.
- ↑ https://abcnews.go.com/Business/biden-administration-after-big-tech/story?id=108385698
See also[]
External links[]
- Joe Biden official website
- Joe Biden official White House biography
- Joe Biden at Apple Books
- Joe Biden at Facebook
- Joe Biden at Instagram
- Joe Biden at Sprout Social
- Joe Biden at Twitter
- Joe Biden at YouTube
- Joe Biden at Wikipedia
Articles[]
- Republicans and Democrats, Unite Against Big Tech Abuses by Joe Biden at The Wall Street Journal (2023-01-11)
