Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, but remains Trump whisperer

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, but keeps political clout Apple’s Tim Cook handed over the reins as CEO to John Ternus on Tuesday, but the technology giant won’t be losing his political clout and connections to Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon In his new role as executive chair of Apple’s... Apple’s Tim Cook handed over the reins as CEO to John Ternus on Tuesday, but the technology giant won’t be losing his political clout and connections to Washington.

In his new role as executive chair of Apple’s board, Cook will focus on policy, leveraging the political muscle he’s built over the past 15 years to...