Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said President Donald Trump appears more mature and disciplined in his second term compared to his first time in office.
During an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos said he was comparing Trump’s current leadership style to what he saw during the president’s first administration.
“I think he is a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term,” Bezos said.
Bezos added that business leaders should be willing to work with any administration, regardless of political party, because major companies have a responsibility to provide input on issues that affect the country.
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He said he has worked with multiple presidents in the past and hopes to continue doing so in the future.
“I’ve worked with all the presidents, and I will work with all the presidents,” Bezos said. “We need our business leaders to provide input into the administration, no matter who the president is.”
Bezos also pushed back against the idea that business executives should be viewed mainly through a partisan lens.
He argued that his priority is helping the United States, not aligning with one political side.
“I’m on the side of America,” Bezos said. “That’s where business leaders should be.”
The Amazon founder said he had offered help to previous Democratic presidents as well, including Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
According to Bezos, he helped Obama whenever possible and still speaks with him for advice, calling the former president a very smart person.
His comments come as major business leaders continue adjusting to Trump’s second term and seeking influence on issues such as technology, artificial intelligence, trade, energy, defense and regulation.
Bezos’ remarks are notable because Trump and Amazon had a tense relationship during Trump’s first administration, when the president frequently criticized the company and The Washington Post, which Bezos owns.
The warmer tone now suggests that some major executives may be trying to build a more practical working relationship with the administration.
Supporters of Trump said Bezos’ comments show that business leaders are recognizing a more focused and disciplined version of the president.
Critics may argue that major corporations are simply trying to stay close to political power in Washington.
Either way, Bezos’ remarks add to a broader discussion about the relationship between the Trump administration and America’s most powerful business leaders.
As the White House continues shaping policy on the economy, technology and global competition, CEOs are likely to remain closely involved in conversations with the administration.
Jeff Bezos on Trump: “I think he is a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term.”
“I’m on the side of America, and that’s where business leaders should be.” pic.twitter.com/5XpDvwLscu
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