Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, spoke on CNBC recently, discussing President Trump’s second term and defending adjustments made at The Post.
In an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bezos mentioned Trump’s increased maturity and discipline. He acknowledged Trump had good ideas and pointed out where he believed Trump had been right.
Bezos faced criticism for actions some view as attempts to favor the Trump administration, a shift from his previous clashes with Trump. He attended the president’s inauguration last year, and Amazon invested $40 million in a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, with a significant promotional budget.
Regarding The Washington Post, Bezos made changes that critics say align with Trump’s preferences. He halted presidential endorsements by The Post’s editorial board just before the 2024 election, after an endorsement draft for Vice President Kamala Harris was in place. Following this, The Post’s opinion section began advocating for personal liberties and free markets exclusively.
These decisions led to many subscription cancellations over the past year and a half. Nonetheless, Bezos stated he aimed to work with presidents of any political party and focused on supporting America.
When questioned about Melania Trump’s documentary deal by Sorkin, Bezos clarified he was not involved and rejected the notion that the deal was meant to buy influence.
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