Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on what changed about Donald Trump this term: What I’ve seen so far is he is ...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reflected on the evolution of his relationship with US President Donald Trump during the recent New York Times DealBook Summit. Bezos remarked, "What I’ve seen so far is he is calmer than he was the first time — more confident, more settled." His comments underscore a significant shift in the dynamic between the two, who had a contentious rapport during Trump’s first term as president.
Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, previously clashed on several ocassions with Trump over the newspaper's coverage. However, the tech mogul has acknowledged a more constructive approach from Trump in recent years. Bezos pointed to the administration's efforts to engage with industry leaders and foster dialogue on key economic and technological issues as evidence of this change.
Speaking at 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, noting, "From what I've observed, he appears calmer, more confident, and more settled this time around."
The Amazon CEO remarks indicate a readiness to put past conflicts behind and prioritize common objectives, suggesting a possible shift in the dynamic between the White House and Silicon Valley.