Jennifer Rubin Resigns from The Washington Post, Critiques Bezos and Trump
Jennifer Rubin resigns from The Washington Post, criticizes owner Jeff Bezos for Trump favoritism, launches new media outlet The Contrarian for pro-democracy commentary.
"Corporate and billionaire owners of major media outlets have betrayed their audiences' loyalty and sabotaged journalism's sacred mission — defending, protecting and advancing democracy."
Jeff Bezos enables Trump's threat to democracy, Washington Post columnist Rubin says as she quits
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Rubin, who spent 14 years writing for the opinion section at WaPo, resigned from the publication, CNN reported on Monday, claiming that it and other mainstream media outlets have "failed spectacularly at a moment that we most need a robust, aggressive free press."
Jennifer Rubin out at WaPo, which hemorrhaged readers under Biden
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Jeff Bezos and his fellow billionaires accommodate and enable the most acute threat to American democracy—Donald Trump—at a time when a vibrant free press is more essential than ever to our democracy’s survival and capacity to thrive.
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Summary
Jennifer Rubin has resigned from The Washington Post, citing concerns over owner Jeff Bezos' actions perceived as accommodating Donald Trump. She criticizes corporate media's perceived failures in democracy, notably Bezos' influence over editorial decisions and financial contributions to Trump. Rubin plans to co-launch a new media outlet, The Contrarian, with a pro-democracy focus, condemning what she views as a deterioration of journalistic integrity and independence under billionaire ownership. Her exit reflects broader tensions within the media landscape regarding accountability and the role of money in journalism. The Washington Post faces ongoing challenges with readership and revenue.
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