Tensions between Biden and CEOs like Bezos & Musk

Biden (left), Musk

“This government doesn’t seem to be getting anything together,” the Tesla boss complained.

(Photo: AP, imago images/Xinhua)

new York In the beginning there was the argument with Jeff Bezos. US President Joe Biden tweeted that “the wealthiest companies should pay their fair share” in the fight against inflation. The Amazon founder retaliated: “Inflation is a regressive tax that hits those who have least most. Misdirection doesn’t help the country,” he tweeted. Rather, the government’s stimulus programs are to blame for the high inflation.

A few days later, Elon Musk followed up: “This government doesn’t seem to be getting anything together,” said the Tesla boss recently in a podcast. Shortly thereafter, he announced on Twitter that as a longtime Democratic voter, he would next vote for the Republicans.

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