The Bezos Earth Fund halted its three-year funding commitment for the Science Based Targets Initiative, a key climate certification body, amid concerns that the move signals an alignment with Trump’s anti-climate rhetoric. Critics argue that by effectively 'bowing down' to political pressures, the fund undermines robust environmental initiatives and contributes to a broader trend of corporate complicity with authoritarian agendas.

Jeff Bezos expressed willingness to work with President-elect Donald Trump to dismantle regulatory barriers, signaling a high-level engagement in political activities that align with deregulation policies. This move has raised concerns about the potential for such actions to contribute to an authoritarian shift in governance, given the broader implications of corporate influence on state policies.