Fact check: Is amazon leaving us in 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Amazon is leaving the US in 2025 is demonstrably false. What's actually happening is:

• Amazon is only ceasing air operations at one specific location - March Air Field - in May 2025 ^[1]
• The company will maintain its lease at this facility through 2028 ^[1]
• Amazon has made significant investments in US infrastructure, including over $108 billion in AWS data center infrastructure since 2011 ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points are missing from the original question:

• The March Air Field closure is a localized operational decision, with Amazon maintaining over three dozen facilities within 50 miles of this location ^[3]
• Approximately 400 affected employees are being transferred to nearby facilities, not laid off ^[1]
• The change is part of broader logistics industry adjustments, not a sign of Amazon leaving the market ^[3]
• Amazon continues to maintain a massive infrastructure presence in the United States, making a complete exit both impractical and extremely expensive ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be part of a broader pattern of misinformation about Amazon:

• It's worth noting that Amazon itself has been criticized for inadvertently hosting and profiting from disinformation through its platform ^{[4] [5]}
• The company has faced scrutiny for allowing conspiracy theorists to monetize content through book sales and affiliate programs ^[5]
• Such misleading claims about Amazon's departure could potentially benefit:
• Competitors seeking to create market uncertainty
• Those who profit from spreading viral misinformation
• Local real estate interests who might benefit from panic selling or buying around Amazon facilities

The reality is that Amazon is making tactical business decisions about specific facilities while maintaining its substantial presence in the US market.