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The Washington Post Faces Backlash Over Non-Endorsement Decision Ending Presidential Endorsements

The Washington Post has faced significant backlash after its decision to not endorse a presidential candidate, resulting in over 250,000 lost subscriptions.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 12:08 AM ET

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Jeff Bezos' decision to cease presidential endorsements at The Washington Post has triggered outrage and led to the loss of over 250,000 subscribers. Internal dissent is rising as staff members resign in protest. Critics argue that the policy contradicts long-standing journalistic values and questions the paper's credibility amid accusations of bias. Despite the backlash, Bezos defends the move as necessary to restore trust in journalism. Many journalists express concern over job security as subscription numbers decline, and the decision has sparked discussions about the influence of billionaire ownership in media.

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