City
Epaper

Warren mocks billionaires Bezos-Bloomberg US election talk

By IANS | Updated: November 10, 2019 10:30 IST

US presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has criticised Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg after reports surfaced that Bezos called the billionaire businessman to launch a 2020 presidential bid.

Open in App

According to a Vox report, Bezos called the fellow billionaire in February this year and asked him to consider entering the 2020 US presidential race.

"Bloomberg told Bezos no at the time, according to a person briefed on the phone conversation," said the report.

Bloomberg also had a question for Bezos: Will he reconsider his decision to cancel plans for an Amazon headquarters in New York City?

Bezos replied saying he would not reconsider his decision not to open a second Amazon headquarters in New York.

Amazon in February had announced to abandon its project to build a mega campus in Long Island City, Queens after widespread protests.

The Democrat US presidential candidate Warren on Saturday mocked both the billionaires.

"One billionaire calls another billionaire and asks him to run for president I'm shocked! Here's the deal: Companies like Amazon have too much power, and billionaires like @JeffBezos and @MikeBloomberg should pitch in so that everyone can succeed," Warren tweeted.

According to reports, Bloomberg, 77, is reportedly preparing to enter the Democratic race for the 2020 US presidential election.

Bloomberg, who co-founded financial information and media company Bloomberg LP in 1981, was mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013, serving three terms.

Bloomberg's net worth is $52 billion, according to Forbes magazine, which means he's one of the world's wealthiest individuals.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: Bloomberg LpBezosNew YorkamazonNew York City
Open in App

Related Stories

Social ViralSanta Spotted in US Skies? Netizens Report Red Sleigh Seen Over Multiple Cities (Watch Videos)

TechnologyAmazon Web Services Down? Online Games Fortnite, Epic Games and ARC Raiders Face Glitches

InternationalPit Bull Attack Injures Toddler in New York City; Disturbing Video Surfaces

InternationalWhite House Shooting: Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal Worked With Amazon and US Military, Say Reports

Entertainment“Still Can’t Believe It!”: Vishal Jethwa On Meeting Hollywood Legend Martin Scorsese In New York

टेकमेनिया Realted Stories

TechnologyGujarat to draw strategic roadmap to strengthen cybersecurity of energy infrastructure

TechnologyCMFRI observes 'Swachhta Pakhwada' with cleanliness drives, community outreach

Technology'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports

TechnologyAuto PLI scheme sees Rs 35,657 crore investment, incentives worth Rs 2,322 crore disbursed

TechnologyIndia’s broadband subscriber base surpasses 1 billion mark in Nov: Govt