Jeff Bezos says he gets why socialism is surging—but politicians blaming ‘greedy landlords’ have housing all wrong

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What happened

A record 43% of Americans now view socialism favorably.

The Amazon founder blames government policy for the housing crunch and holds up Austin, where rents have fallen, as proof that building more works.

Key facts

  • A record 43% of Americans now view socialism favorably.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:00 UTC.

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