Jeff Bezos Dines with Trump: Exploring the Impact on Amazon and Politics
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was seen dining with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday night, December 18, 2024.
This meeting marks their first since Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States. Bezos, accompanied by his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, had previously pledged a $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund.
Historically, the relationship between Trump and Bezos has been strained. However, recent developments suggest a warming of ties, notably after The Washington Post, owned by Bezos, chose not to endorse any candidate in the 2024 presidential election, breaking its tradition of supporting Democratic nominees.
Bezos is among several prominent tech leaders engaging with the President-elect. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been actively involved in Trump’s re-election efforts, urging Republicans to oppose excessive spending bills.
Additionally, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, have expressed interest in collaborating with the incoming administration, with Altman also committing a $1 million donation to the inauguration.