Trump Mocked Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos by Showing Off Fawning Texts
A new book reveals that tech leaders Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos attempted to curry favor with Donald Trump after his 2024 election victory. Trump reportedly mocked their efforts behind their backs, sharing their private messages with associates.
Why it matters
Exposes the complex and often sycophantic power dynamics between Silicon Valley titans and political leadership.
PHOTOGRAPH: Pool/Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sought to ingratiate themselves with President Donald Trump after he won the 2024 election, and in return he mocked their efforts behind their backs, according to a new book by The New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
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