President Donald Trump praised outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook, but also insulted him in vulgar terms. This comes after Apple announced that Cook would be replaced by John Ternus in September. The President recalled a call from Cook about a problem he could fix, which he described as a major issue. Despite this, Cook was praised for his ability to make a case and get results quickly, according to public-relations consultant Sam Singer. The comments were part of a broader trend of praise and criticism from tech leaders who have sought to curry favor with the Trump administration. Some tech companies, like Apple, have federal contracts and donated to the President.