The statement from San Francisco International Airport on the Trump Muslim entry ban and resulting protests is a thumb in Trump's eye.
We appreciate all those who have so passionately expressed their concerns over the President's Executive Order relating to immigration. We share these concerns deeply, as our highest obligation is to the millions of people from around the world whom we serve. Although Customs and Border Protection services are strictly federal and operate outside the jurisdiction of all U.S. airports, including SFO, we have requested a full briefing from this agency to ensure our customers remain the top priority. We are also making supplies available to travelers affected by this Executive Order, as well as to the members of the public who have so bravely taken a stand against this action by speaking publicly in our facilities.
Catch that last part? Yup. Meanwhile, The tech executives that fawned over Trump just a short time ago are, for the most part, clamming up about Trump's action now.
There are nearly 20 chief executives and prominent business leaders signed up to advise President Donald Trump. But only Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick have so far had the gumption to speak out against the president’s executive order blocking refugees and citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.
That hardly makes Kalanick an ally, however. After New York City cab drivers staged a temporary work stoppage at JFK to oppose Trump's action, Kalanick's company, Uber, attempted to sweep up that traffic for themselves. He had previously announced to Uber employees that the company would be working with Trump. Angry Uber users have today been deleting the company's app; the #DeleteUber hashtag is currently trending on Twitter.
Some other tech CEOs are speaking up, like Apple CEO Tim Cook. But the ones on Trump's official team? They’re in hiding—just like the cowardly Republican Party leaders.