Jeff Bezos says he’s a climate guy — why is he kissing the ring?
by Justine Calma from The Verge - All Posts on (#6S253)
Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Jeff Bezos might just be the biggest climate philanthropist out there, which is what makes his swift embrace of Donald Trump as the next US president particularly cringeworthy.
Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love," Bezos posted on X, hours after Trump declared victory.
The Amazon founder and chair launched his Bezos Earth Fund in 2020, committing $10 billion to funding action on climate change. The fund's website describes it as the largest philanthropic commitment ever to fight climate change and protect nature."
Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @...