Tim Sweeney Criticizes Big Tech's Trump Ties

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has publicly criticized major tech firms for their apparent shift in political allegiance to appease President-elect Donald Trump, suggesting they are attempting to influence anti-competitive policies for corporate gain. In a post on X, Sweeney claimed these companies, including Apple and Google, are 'pretending to be Republicans' after years of aligning with Democratic ideals, in order to gain favor with the new administration. He highlighted their significant donations to Trump's inauguration as indicative of this shift and warned of a 'scummy monopoly campaign' aimed at vilifying competition laws. Sweeney's comments stem from ongoing legal battles with these companies over mobile app distribution and payment processing, which he argues unfairly monopolizes the market. His concerns reflect a broader anxiety that the Trump administration may adopt a more lenient approach to antitrust issues. Sweeney has vowed to continue fighting against what he perceives as a broken system that undermines competition and consumer rights.