LA Times Owner Faces Backlash for Restricting Trump Editorials

Patrick Soon-Shiong's push for 'balanced' coverage prompts staff resignations and claims of censorship at the Los Angeles Times.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, has directed the editorial board to limit critical coverage of President-elect Donald Trump, according to staff reports.
Soon-Shiong has implemented a policy requiring editorials critical of Trump to be paired with opposing viewpoints, delaying or halting publication of several pieces.
The policy follows earlier controversies, including blocking the paper's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, which led to staff resignations and subscription losses.
Soon-Shiong has announced plans for an AI-powered 'bias meter' to analyze the ideological lean of opinion content and promote balanced perspectives.
The changes are part of Soon-Shiong's broader effort to position the newspaper as a middle-ground, profitable publication, though they have drawn criticism from staff and readers.