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Trump Urges Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to Fund Campaign in August Call, Claims Victory in Election

Oct 30, 2024, 01:55 PM

Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy during a call that the company should contribute financially to his presidential campaign, asserting that it would be in Amazon's best interests. This conversation took place in August, following Jassy's outreach to Trump to discuss Amazon's future plans. The Washington Post reported that Trump expressed confidence in winning the election and encouraged Amazon to cut a significant check to support his efforts. The report indicates that Amazon has been attempting to build a more amicable relationship with Trump since he secured the Republican nomination. Spokespeople for Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos did not respond to requests for comment regarding the discussions.