Cook is joining other CEOs in weighing in on federal immigration enforcement following Pretti's killing on Jan. 24.

Altman made the comments while also praising President Donald Trump as a “strong leader” while Cook said he had a "good conversation" with the president on this matter.

Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a private White House screening of a documentary about Melania Trump, and the timing of the event has seen him facing a vitriolic backlash from critics and customers.

While at a White House screening of the first lady’s documentary, the Apple CEO posed with the director, who’s been accused of sexual misconduct.

In an internal memo, Tim Cook said he had discussed the matter with President Donald Trump, according to a Bloomberg report.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday sent his staff a personal memo after a backlash for attending a VIP party with Donald and Melania Trump at the White House. Cook had gone to a private premiere of the Melania documentary on Saturday night, just hours after the brutal death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot dead by a federal agent in Minnesota.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota on Wednesday were directed to avoid engaging with "agitators" as they carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, according to internal guidance reviewed by Reuters.

The action follows the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, both killed during encounters with federal immigration agents.