Jeff Bezos Congratulates Trump on Election Victory

Jeff Bezos publicly congratulated Donald Trump on his electoral victory, referring to it as an 'extraordinary political comeback' and expressing hope for uniting America. His message on X came shortly after Trump secured swing states such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, allowing him to claim the presidency for a second time. Bezos, who has had a contentious relationship with Trump in the past, also defended The Washington Post's decision not to endorse any candidate in the recent election, which drew criticism and led to subscriber cancellations. Other tech leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, also congratulated Trump, marking a stark contrast to their earlier criticisms following the January 6 insurrection. Despite the congratulatory tone, Bezos faced backlash from some Trump supporters, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding media coverage of the former president. The Business Roundtable, comprising major corporate executives, echoed the sentiment, looking forward to collaboration with Trump’s administration.