Jeff Bezos Praises Trump’s Second Term as ‘More Mature’
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Jeff Bezos praised President Trump as “more mature, more disciplined” in his second term and acknowledged that Trump has had many good ideas, urging credit where it is due.
- Bezos defended recent editorial changes at The Washington Post, including ending presidential endorsements and shifting the opinion section to advocate personal liberties and free markets, despite resulting subscription cancellations.
- Critics accuse Bezos of attempting to curry favor with the Trump administration, citing his presence at Trump's inauguration and Amazon’s $40 million documentary deal about Melania Trump, which Bezos denies was intended to buy influence.
- Bezos emphasized his nonpartisan approach, stating he has worked with presidents from both parties and aims to remain “on the side of America.”