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Bezos Backs Tax Cuts for Lower-Income Workers, Defends Billionaire Class

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday supported eliminating income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners, citing the financial burden on middle-class workers. A nurse earning $75,000 annually pays over $12,000 in taxes, Bezos noted. The billionaire also praised artificial intelligence and blamed government interference for economic challenges. Bezos criticized politicians for scapegoating the wealthy, calling it an ineffective tactic. He argued that picking villains and pointing fingers doesn't solve underlying problems. He specifically took issue with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's public criticism of Citadel CEO Ken Griffin during the unveiling of a pied-à-terre tax. The world's fourth-richest person characterized the nation as experiencing divergent economic conditions, with some Americans thriving while others struggle financially.