Bezos on Trump: A Perceived Shift in the Former President’s Demeanor
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has shared his observations on changes in former President Donald Trump during his second term, noting a shift in Trump’s demeanor.
In a recent interview, Bezos stated, “What I’ve seen so far is he is calmer than he was the first time — more confident, more settled.” This statement highlights a notable change between the two influential figures, who had a contentious relationship during Trump’s first term. Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, previously clashed with Trump over critical coverage by the newspaper.
Bezos’s comments suggest a more constructive approach from Trump in recent years. The tech mogul pointed to the administration’s efforts to engage with business leaders and foster dialogue on key economic and technological issues as evidence of this change.
Speaking at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Bezos said, “I’m very hopeful — he seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. And my point of view is, if I can help him do that, I’m going to help him, because we do have too much regulation in this country.”
Bezos expressed his belief that the president has “grown” significantly since his first term in office.
Bezos’ comments reflect a possible turning point in the relationship between the White House and Silicon Valley, signaling a willingness to move past previous tensions and focus on shared goals.
