Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told CNBC on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s second term feels “more mature,” adding the leader has “lots of good ideas” and has been right on many issues. Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, said the administration’s approach to regulation and tax policy aligns with his view of a stable business environment.

Critics have long speculated that Bezos might tilt Amazon or the Post to curry favor with the White House. He rejected that notion, insisting no operational changes have been made to win presidential goodwill. Investors have watched his comments closely, fearing policy shifts could affect cloud services and e‑commerce margins.

Shares of Amazon opened marginally higher after the interview, edging up 0.4% as traders weighed the possibility of a friendlier regulatory outlook. The Washington Post’s circulation remained unchanged, but its digital subscription growth could benefit from a president perceived as supportive of media enterprises in the upcoming election cycle.

Bezos’ endorsement underscores how personal political views can echo through corporate narratives, especially for CEOs who straddle tech and media. While the remarks are unlikely to trigger immediate boardroom reshuffles, they signal to shareholders that executive sentiment toward Washington remains a factor in valuation models.