LA Times Editor Resigns Over Owner's Ban on Presidential Endorsement

Mariel Garza steps down in protest after Patrick Soon-Shiong blocks the paper from endorsing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

Mariel Garza, the editor of editorials at the Los Angeles Times, resigned after the paper's owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, barred a presidential endorsement.
This marks the first time since 2004 that the Times will not endorse a presidential candidate, breaking a tradition of supporting Democratic candidates.
Garza criticized the decision as undermining the integrity of the editorial board and expressed concern over the potential perception of bias.
The Trump campaign used the Times' non-endorsement to suggest a lack of support for Kamala Harris, despite her strong polling in California.
The controversy has led to internal discord at the Times, with staff expressing frustration and hundreds of readers canceling their subscriptions.