News Summary

• The increase in political attention from Apple coincides with that of the U.S. government's interest in the affairs of Big Tech firms, which has involved multiple attempts by lawmakers to crack down on alleged antitrust behavior.
• Up from $9.3 million in 2022 and $6.5 million in 2021, Apple has spent a total of $32.4 million since 2020 on its lobbying efforts.
• Apple CEO Tim CookApple's lobbying efforts under CEO Tim Cook has continued throughout the term of President Joe Biden, with executives, lobbyists, and Cook himself visiting the White House 87 times in four years.
• As one of the largest companies in the world, Apple has a vested interest in politics, as Big Tech companies continue to feel pressure from the U.S. government.
• Despite the increase, Apple's lobbyist spending is still relatively low compared to other big tech companies, with Meta, Amazon, and Google reportedly spending a lot more.
• In public documents seen by the New York Post, Apple's lobbyists and executives have visited the White House for meetings at least 87 times during Biden's term.