https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/15/trump-slams-apple-for-refusing-to-unlock-criminals-iphones/ > President Donald Trump has slammed Apple over what he said is the company’s refusal to unlock the iPhones of “violent criminal elements” in order to help law enforcement officials in cases such as the December shooting at a naval base in Florida. > In a tweet late Tuesday, Trump said Apple needs to do more to assist police and other law enforcement officers as a part of a broader issue of helping out the entire country. Trump also cited his administration’s efforts to assist Apple on business matters.