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Jeff Bezos justifies Washington Post’s choice to cease presidential endorsements shortly before election


Jeff Bezos, the billionaire Amazon founder who owns The Washington Post, defended the newspaper’s decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates. Bezos argued that presidential endorsements do not influence election outcomes and can create a perception of bias. The decision to end endorsements was made by both Bezos and the publisher and CEO of the Post, Will Lewis. The announcement received backlash from readers, staff members, and social media influencers. The newspaper has lost over 200,000 digital subscribers since the decision was made, and some editorial board members have resigned in protest.

Bezos denied claims that there was any quid pro quo with Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump regarding the decision to halt endorsements. He emphasized that the decision was principled and not influenced by personal interests. Bezos also acknowledged that the timing of the decision could have been better planned.

Those who resigned from the editorial board believed it was essential for the newspaper to endorse Harris over Trump due to concerns about the threat of autocracy under Trump’s candidacy. The decision not to endorse any candidate came shortly after the Los Angeles Times made a similar choice not to back either candidate. The Post’s move to eliminate endorsements reflects a shift in traditional practices among major newspapers during recent presidential elections.

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