Loss of $10B JEDI contract ‘watershed’ moment for Bezos
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-22 10:10:00
Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos losing the $10B JEDI contract during Trump’s first term is seen as a watershed moment. Bezos operates with fear of Trump and resentment towards Democrats’ vilification of Big Tech during Biden’s administration. Tesla stock plummeted over 40% this year due to concerns about economic growth and Elon Musk’s role in the administration.
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