Will Microsoft Benefit or Suffer from Trump’s Views on Competition and the Environment?

Trump’s grudges and complaints

The president-elect’s motives are more fueled by grudges and grievances rather than driven by policy. This is especially relevant when considering the tech industry where he holds numerous grievances.

During the 2020 election, the co-founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, and his partner established a foundation with the purpose of ensuring universal voting access and the integrity of votes. Subsequently, Trump issued threats of investigating Zuckerberg and imprisoning him if re-elected, warning, “We are closely monitoring his actions, and if he engages in any illegal activities this time, he will face a lifetime behind bars.”

Receiving this message loud and clear, Zuckerberg extended praise, commending Trump’s defiance following a previous assassination attempt, commenting, “The moment when Donald Trump stood up after being shot in the face and defiantly raised his fist alongside the American flag is one of the most remarkable displays of courage I have ever witnessed…. As an American, it is hard not to be moved by that indomitable spirit and determination, and I believe this is why many people admire him.”

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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