Amazon founder Jeff Bezos offered unexpected praise for President Donald Trump during a Wednesday interview, acknowledging that Trump has been “right about a lot of things” while describing his second term as more focused and disciplined.

Speaking with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos said, “Trump has lots of good ideas, and he’s been right about a lot of things. You have to give him credit where credit is due.”

That’s probably not the headline the anti-Trump media crowd was hoping to wake up to.

Bezos also described Trump as “a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term,” signaling a notable shift in tone from one of the country’s most influential business figures.

During the interview, Bezos also spoke positively about artificial intelligence and the future of technological innovation, while recognizing the role leadership and economic policy play in maintaining American competitiveness.

The comments are significant given Bezos’ long and often tense history with Trump during his first presidency. Hearing one of the world’s most powerful business leaders publicly acknowledge Trump’s successes is likely to frustrate critics who continue insisting that support for the president is somehow isolated or fading.

Supporters argue that Trump’s second term has demonstrated stronger focus, clearer policy direction, and a renewed emphasis on economic growth, national strength, and American innovation.

As more business leaders begin recognizing results instead of repeating political talking points, many conservatives see it as further evidence that Trump’s leadership continues gaining respect well beyond his political base.