Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has significantly altered his stance on Donald Trump, expressing optimism for Trump's second presidential term at the DealBook Summit. This shift follows a history of conflict, including Amazon's lawsuit against the Pentagon in 2019, alleging Trump blocked a $10 billion cloud computing contract due to his feud with Bezos-owned The Washington Post. Bezos, who previously criticized Trump as a "threat to democracy," now praises Trump's focus on streamlining regulations and offers his support. He also sent congratulatory messages to Trump after his victory and lauded his "strength" following an assassination attempt. This contrasts with Bezos's earlier support for Kamala Harris and a shift in The Washington Post's editorial direction towards promoting "individual liberty and free markets." Bezos's evolving relationship with Trump is speculated to be driven by the interests of his companies, including Blue Origin, which competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX for government contracts. Bezos expressed that Trump is now more calm, confident, and familiar with the White House.
Jeff Bezos Shifts Stance on Donald Trump, Expresses Optimism for Second Term at DealBook Summit.
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