Jeff Bezos said President Donald Trump is a more mature and disciplined version of himself compared to his first term in office.
This assessment comes from one of the world's most influential business leaders, signaling a potential shift in the relationship between the U.S. executive branch and the tech sector.
Bezos shared these views on May 20 [2] during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" in New York. During the segment, the Amazon founder discussed several high-level topics, including artificial intelligence, corporate taxes, and issues facing billionaires.
"He's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term," Bezos said [1]. He said Donald Trump has become a "calm man, a chill dude" [3].
Bezos, who is the fourth richest man in the world [4], offered these perspectives while analyzing the current political and economic landscape. His comments contrast with the more volatile public relationship the two men shared during Trump's first period in the White House.
Not all observers agreed with the assessment. Molly Jong-Fast said that one would be hard pressed to find anyone who thinks Donald Trump has matured, with the exception of the fourth richest man in the world [4].
Despite the differing opinions, the comments highlight a willingness from the tech elite to engage with the current administration on policy matters. Bezos used the platform to bridge the gap between corporate interests and government regulation during his discussion on AI and taxes [1].
“"He's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term."”
The shift in tone from Jeff Bezos suggests a strategic realignment between Big Tech and the Trump administration. By publicly praising the president's discipline, Bezos may be attempting to foster a more cooperative environment for navigating corporate tax laws and AI regulation, moving away from the public friction that defined the previous term.
