Jeff Bezos dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after $1 million donation pledge

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Jeff Bezos dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, alongside his fiancée Lauren Sanchez. This meeting follows Bezos's pledge to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration committee, marking a shift in their relationship. The dinner, shared widely on social media, highlights a new trend of tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook, seeking closer ties with Trump after his election victory. This contrasts with their previous tensions during Trump's first term. Trump noted a change in dynamics, stating that tech executives now want to befriend him. The evolving relationship comes as many tech companies face antitrust challenges while hoping to improve their standing with the incoming administration.


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