Over the weekend, a big report from the Financial Times dropped, claiming that Apple is attempting to alleviate memory constraints by pursuing a company that is currently on the Trump administration's blacklist.According to FT, Apple is seeking to get CXMT exempted so it can source RAM from somewhere that isn't one of the big three; Micron, Samsung or SK Hynix. Skyrocketing memory prices forced Apple to raise prices on most of its products last week.Apple is technically not barred from buying CXMT chips, but the company has ties to the Chinese military and some Republicans are already making threats against Apple if it decides to move forward."Apple choosing to partner with a Chinese military company would be a grave mistake," Congressman John Moolenaar told the Financial Times. "Helping the [Chinese Communist Party] succeed in its plans to dominate critical supply chains will make our country’s tech industry and economy more dependent on China at a time when we must build secure tech supply chains with our allies."Outgoing CEO Tim Cook has controversially kissed up to the Trump administration since he took office last year. That includes attending the inauguration, presenting Trump with gaudy statues and discs, and purposely attending a screening of the Melania movie. Now is the time to see if that attention will be reciprocated.Tom's Guide has reached out to Apple about the memory shortage and CXMT specifically. However, Apple is generally tight-lipped about supply chain processes, but if the company responds, we will update this article.It may not be enough