Washington Post's Decision to Endorse No 2024 Candidate Sparks Controversy

Jeff Bezos defends the move as a principled stance to maintain journalistic independence, amid backlash and subscription losses.

Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, stated that ending presidential endorsements aims to prevent perceived bias and maintain credibility.
The decision has resulted in over 200,000 subscription cancellations and resignations from key editorial staff members at the Post.
Critics, including former staff and other media, accuse Bezos of appeasing Donald Trump, especially following a coincidental meeting between Trump and Blue Origin executives.
Bezos denied any quid pro quo with Trump, emphasizing that neither candidate was consulted or informed about the endorsement decision.
The Los Angeles Times also chose not to endorse a candidate, citing similar motivations, and faced its own internal and public backlash.