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Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump

Jay Peters

created: Aug. 6, 2025, 9:48 p.m. | updated: Aug. 7, 2025, 12:42 p.m.

At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to President Donald Trump: a “unique” piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base. The piece of glass is a large disc with the Apple logo cut into it. On the top of the glass, President Trump’s name is printed. The glass was designed by a “former US Marine Corps corporal” who works at Apple, according to Cook. Trump has threatened Apple and other phone manufacturers with tariffs unless they bring manufacturing to the US.

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