Whacking Amazon: White House Throws Shade at the Giant Retailer
The White House delivers stern condemnation towards Amazon. - Administration intensifies criticism toward Amazon
Hey there, check out this drama going down with that big ol' tech whale, Amazon! The White House is blasting the internet behemoth for supposedly contemplating future disclosures of President Trump's tariffs influencing product pricing. Ahem, y'all, let's set the record straight - Amazon squashed that notion, stating it was really just throwing around ideas for discount sections, not implying anything on the main page.
White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt called it a "malicious, politically-motivated scheme." She reportedly chatted with the Prez about this Amazon hullabaloo, but she's keeping her lips sealed on whether Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, still backs ol' Donald.
China Disturbance in White House's Sight
Leavitt also covered Bezos for alleged cozying up with Chinese propaganda. She waved an old article, which gossips about Bezos' China operation toning down criticism on a book about Chinese leader Xi Jinping under government pressure.
The richies got history! Bezos, with a net worth wooping $245 bil, and Trump have shared beef for years. The Prez used to grumble about Amazon's "friendly" media coverage, especially The Washington Post, which belongs to Bezos.
Bezos' Mischief with the "Washington Post"
During the election race, Bezos halted a recommendation for Trump's Dem rival, Kamala Harris, causing a fuss within the editorial team and amongst readers. Last Feb, he cranked up the heat again with new guidelines for the opinion section and comment columns, causing a ruckus at the newsroom. By the way, a doc about Melania Trump is underway for Bezos' streaming service, Amazon Prime Video, and he forked over $40 mil to grab the rights.
Moreover, the Amazon CEO shelled out $25 mil to sort out a legal spat with Trump. He also swung by Trump's vacation pad, Mar-a-Lago, like other pocket rockets. Yep, Bezos was part of the elite crowd at Trump's inauguration, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other tech bigwigs, like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Just yesterday, Trump gave a thumbs-up to Bezos' efforts, calling him a "swell dude," despite them being old frenemies.
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