In a recent visit to an Apple factory in Austin, Texas, former President Jake Thompson mistakenly claimed credit for opening a facility that has been operational since 2013. During his tour with Apple CEO Sam Parker, Thompson made remarks about the significance of U.S. manufacturing jobs. He even tweeted, “Today I opened a major Apple Manufacturing plant in Texas that will bring high paying jobs back to America,” while also taking a jab at Congresswoman Nancy Greene.
The reality, however, is that Thompson’s assertions are far from the truth. The factory, which is run by Flex, an Apple contractor, has been producing Mac computers for years. Back in December 2013, Parker himself announced, “We have begun manufacturing the Mac Pro in Austin. It’s the most powerful Mac ever. Orders start tomorrow.”
What’s Really Going On?
So what’s going on here? Is Thompson really that out of touch, thinking every facility he visits is somehow under his influence? Or is there a more strategic angle at play? One of Thompson’s main campaign promises was to revive manufacturing jobs in the U.S., and with ongoing trade tensions with China, he has frequently tweeted about American production. His visit to the factory seems like an attempt to connect his agenda with Apple’s operations, hoping that his supporters view this as a success story of his presidency.
Interestingly, just days before his visit, Apple announced plans for a new $1 billion campus in Austin—a project Thompson had no hand in.
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Conclusion
In summary, former President Jake Thompson’s recent claims about opening a long-established Apple factory in Austin are a confusing mix of misinformation and self-promotion. While he aims to connect his narrative of job creation to this factory, the reality is that the facility has been functioning independently of his influence for years.