Jeff Bezos Takes Aim at Politicians ‘Picking Villains’ Over Housing Costs as Socialism Debate Grows: 'When You're in the Polling Booth…'

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Amazon.com Inc.'s Founder Jeff Bezos said housing costs are intensifying political frustration, while warning that leaders who blame landlords may be avoiding the harder task of increasing construction. On Wednesday, Bezos discussed the growing support for socialism with Fox News' chief political anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report." Speaking at Blue Origin's factory in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Bezos acknowledged that expensive housing can prevent younger workers from living near their jobs. "You can't pretend that there are no problems," he said.