Trump Meets Blue Origin Executives Amid WaPo's Decision to Withhold Endorsement
The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, opts out of endorsing a presidential candidate, sparking controversy.
- Former President Donald Trump held a meeting with Blue Origin's CEO David Limp and VP of government relations Megan Mitchell in Austin, Texas.
- The meeting coincided with the Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, a move reportedly influenced by owner Jeff Bezos.
- The Post's decision to withhold endorsement has caused unrest among its newsroom staff and the broader journalism community.
- Jeff Bezos has shifted his focus to Blue Origin since stepping down from Amazon, amidst a competitive space race with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
- The Washington Post has historically endorsed presidential candidates, supporting Trump's opponents in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.