GoKawiilApple CEO Tim Cook is making the rounds in Washington D.C. this week, just days after Apple announced its CEO transition plan. This fall, John Ternus will become Apple CEO with Cook remaining active as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Tim Cook will remain a regular in Washington D.C. after stepping down from Apple CEO role this fall
In Cook’s capacity as Executive Chairman, Apple says that the outgoing Apple CEO will remain active in interfacing with policy makers around the world.
In that sense, Cook’s visit to Washington this week is as much a preview of what’s to come as well as a continuation of the last decade and a half.
Tim Cook isn’t just taking a victory lap in Washington D.C. this week. Cook is reportedly at the White House today as President Trump welcomes the King and Queen of the UK.
Later today, King Charles III will address the United States Congress. Presumably, Cook will also be in attendance.
Separately, Cook visited Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Monday at the U.S. Department of Commerce:
Secretary Lutnick met today with @Apple CEO @Tim_Cook.
Tim has led one of America’s most iconic companies with extraordinary vision, discipline, and innovation. Secretary Lutnick wished him well and commended his remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to American… pic.twitter.com/2NXQ8lgg1m — U.S. Department of Commerce (@CommerceGov) April 27, 2026
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