Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, is pushing back against accusations made by fellow tech mogul Elon Musk. Musk recently claimed that Bezos had predicted former President Donald Trump would lose the upcoming presidential election to Vice President Kamala Harris. According to Musk, Bezos allegedly told attendees at Mar-a-Lago to sell off their Tesla and SpaceX stocks because Trump’s defeat was a foregone conclusion.
Responding directly to Musk’s comments on the social media platform X, which Musk owns, Bezos firmly denied the accusation. “Nope,” he wrote, calling the claim “100% not true.”
This exchange highlights the growing tension between two of the most influential figures in the tech world. While Bezos has been known to support liberal causes and is a major donor to left-leaning political causes, Musk has become a staunch ally of Trump. Musk’s support for the former president has been evident throughout the 2024 election cycle, where he has invested millions into Trump’s campaign efforts.
Trump, in turn, has shown a deep interest in Musk’s business ventures, recently selecting the billionaire to lead a new government initiative aimed at reducing wasteful federal spending. The proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” is a direct response to what Trump and many conservatives view as out-of-control spending in Washington.
Meanwhile, Bezos has continued to face scrutiny over his ownership of The Washington Post, especially concerning editorial decisions. Just days before the 2024 election, Bezos intervened to prevent the newspaper’s editorial board from endorsing Kamala Harris for president. In a defense of his actions, Bezos explained that presidential endorsements from the newspaper could damage its reputation for objectivity, especially at a time when trust in the media is at an all-time low.
For conservatives, this ongoing feud between Bezos and Musk is a reminder of the complex, often divisive role that billionaire tech moguls play in today’s political landscape. While Musk aligns with conservative values and supports Trump, Bezos’ influence continues to be felt on the left, particularly in media and politics. The clash between these two powerhouses underscores the broader cultural and ideological battle that continues to unfold in America.