We dont see it that way.
TheWashington Postis owned by Jeff Bezos and theLos Angeles Timesis owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong.
We are already seeing cancellations from once loyal readers.
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Robert Kagan, editor at large at the Post, resigned following the announcement, according to NPR.
The last time that thePostdid not endorse a political candidate was in 1988, according to NPR.
Martin Baron, the former editor of thePost, denounced the decision in a statement he posted on X.
This is cowardice, a moment of darkness that will leave democracy as a casualty, Baron said.
History will mark a disturbing chapter of spinelessness at an institution famed for courage.
Trump tweeted out threats to investigate Amazon, which Bezos founded, on antitrust violations.
During that period, the Post adopted a new slogan, Democracy Dies In Darkness.
Ten Post columnists published a statement objecting to the decision, calling it a terrible mistake.
That has never been more true than in the current campaign.
An independent newspaper might someday choose to back away from making presidential endorsements.
But some staffers upset with the decision cautioned readers not to do so.
She added, My fear is that this signals a tip-toeing deference to a candidate.
But she urged readers not to cancel.
It will only hurt the independent newsgathering my colleagues and I strive to do for you every day.
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