I don't think there are very strong legal foundations for the case against Apple, but I think that in terms of public opinion, Apple is in a very weak position.

I don't think there are very strong legal foundations for the case against Apple, but I think that in terms of public opinion, Apple is in a very weak position. People are sick of these corporate tax schemes; we need someone's head on a stick (at whatever cost). Brexit and Donald Trump have shown us that people care less and less about doing the right thing "by the book" anymore; people just want to do the right thing for the majority - Even if that is politically incorrect and will mess up the world order. I think that just like Brexit and Trump, this is just a continuation of the same rebellious movement against globalization and the elite establishment.