Veteran Washington Post Editor Condemns Paper's Editorial on Biden and Trump Pardons
David Maraniss criticized the Washington Post for equating Biden's pardons with Trump's January 6-related pardons, calling the comparison 'unconscionable.'
- David Maraniss, a Pulitzer-winning journalist and associate editor at the Washington Post, publicly criticized the newspaper for an editorial on presidential pardons.
- The editorial compared pardons issued by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, suggesting both undermined the rule of law.
- Maraniss described the comparison as 'unconscionable,' particularly in equating Biden’s preemptive family pardons with Trump’s pardons for January 6 Capitol rioters.
- The controversy comes amidst broader turmoil at the Washington Post, including high-profile staff departures and declining subscriber numbers.
- Maraniss also expressed concerns about leadership under owner Jeff Bezos, citing diminished newsroom morale and editorial direction.
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