Amazon's Bezos Accused of 'quid-Pro-Quo' Deal with Donald Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon's Bezos Accused of 'quid-Pro-Quo' Deal with Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Former Washington Post editor Robert Kagan claims that the news outlet struck a secret 'quid-pro-quo' deal with former US President Donald Trump. He alleges that Trump waited for Bezos to fulfill his promise of supporting his re-election and then met with Blue Origin executives to discuss the matter.

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Jeff Bezos goes MAGA as Amazon billionaire gushes over Trump
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jeff Bezos goes MAGA as Amazon billionaire gushes over Trump

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bezos said he was 'optimistic' about President-elect Donald Trump's second term on Wednesday and even plans to 'help him' achieve their shared goals. Bezos also promised to 'save' The Washington Post, which he owns, following fierce backlash and a precipitous drop in readership after his bombshell October decision to prohibit the paper from endorsing a presidential candidate. In another …

Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's ‘right decision’ not to endorse Kamala Harris
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's ‘right decision’ not to endorse Kamala Harris

Hindustan Times  

Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, defended his decision to halt the newspaper's 36 years long tradition of endorsing presidential candidates, calling it the “right decision.” Then Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks at the the Amazon re:MARS convention on June 6, 2019, in Las Vegas. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 that he is “optimistic” about …

'Right decision': 'Proud' Jeff Bezos doubles down on scuttling Washington Post endorsement
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Right decision': 'Proud' Jeff Bezos doubles down on scuttling Washington Post endorsement

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos isn't at all sorry he intervened to block The Washington Post from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, in a new interview at The New York Times Deadbook Summit, reported The Hollywood Reporter. It needs to be put back on a good footing again.“ Bezos' justification for overruling the opinion newsroom to block political endorsements was that …

Jeff Bezos says he will try to talk Trump out of idea that the news media is an ‘enemy’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jeff Bezos says he will try to talk Trump out of idea that the news media is an ‘enemy’

CNN  

New York CNN — Jeff Bezos hopes Donald Trump has changed. Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday, the billionaire Amazon founder and Washington Post owner said he hopes that a second Trump administration will look more favorably on the press, saying he will “try to talk out of” the idea that journalists are an enemy. During …

Jeff Bezos says he will try to talk Trump out of idea that the news media is an ‘enemy’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jeff Bezos says he will try to talk Trump out of idea that the news media is an ‘enemy’

CNN  

New York CNN — Jeff Bezos hopes Donald Trump has changed. Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday, the billionaire Amazon founder and Washington Post owner said he hopes that a second Trump administration will look more favorably on the press, saying he will “try to talk out of” the idea that journalists are an enemy. During …

'Absurd!' Trump spokeswoman lashes out over Washington Post reporter's email
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Absurd!' Trump spokeswoman lashes out over Washington Post reporter's email

Raw Story  

Donald Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt took to X on Tuesday night, saying she was enraged that a Washington Post reporter would ask her to comment on an alleged hate crime two days after the election. "What happened in Lawnside was part of a wave of racial incidents that occurred in the days following Trump's reelection," wrote Felton. "This 'reporter' is …

Jeff Bezos praises Trump's ‘extraordinary political comeback’ after Washington Post dumped Harris endorsement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos praises Trump's ‘extraordinary political comeback’ after Washington Post dumped Harris endorsement

Hindustan Times  

Jeff Bezos congratulated Donald Trump for winning the general elections in a historic comeback. The news comes after he reportedly refrained from The Washington Post to run Kamala Harris' endorsement as it would have made his newspaper outlet look biased. The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos, chose not to endorse any candidates, resulting in significant subscriber loss. Jeff Bezos’ hearty …

Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on election victory after sparking staff boycott by refusing to endorse Kamala Harris
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on election victory after sparking staff boycott by refusing to endorse Kamala Harris

Daily Mail  

The owner of the Washington Post and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his sweeping victory - after the billionaire's decision not endorse Kamala Harris sparked a major backlash. Trump's political comeback was hailed as the 'greatest in history' after the former president sealed a stunning return to the White House by defeating Kamala Harris in …

Jeff Bezos needs to choose: be a Trump puppet or a courageous newspaper owner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos needs to choose: be a Trump puppet or a courageous newspaper owner

The Independent  

The dog that didn’t bark was one of Sherlock Holmes’s most famous three-pipe mysteries. Thus we have one of the world’s great news organisations, The Washington Post, now not telling its readers which candidate it considers would make the best next US president. A WashPo story about Bezos and Trump this week disclosed that Trump had suggested to the current …

Two Washington Post Writers Join The Atlantic, Reflecting on Bezos' Non-Endorsement Decision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two Washington Post Writers Join The Atlantic, Reflecting on Bezos' Non-Endorsement Decision

CNN  

Two veteran writers are joining The Atlantic, Robert Kagan and Danielle Allen, as contributing writers. The move comes after the Post announced it was ending its practice of presidential endorsements, sparking widespread concern inside the news organization that the paper’s owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was trying to curry favor with former President Donald Trump.

Washington Post readers aren’t buying Jeff Bezos’ excuse-making
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington Post readers aren’t buying Jeff Bezos’ excuse-making

Salon  

Readers of the Washington Post flocked to read Jeff Bezos' essay this week defending his decision to stop his editorial board from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. “The Media Isn’t Trusted” The setup was clear from the opening reliance on overwrought generality: There is greater distrust today of the media than ever before, and, Bezos implores,a respected newspaper’s endorsements are …

Trump Seeks Endorsement Through Non-Endorsement of Democratic Candidates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Seeks Endorsement Through Non-Endorsement of Democratic Candidates

CNN  

Former President Donald Trump claims that the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times are actually endorsing his campaign through their non-endorsements. He sees the decision as a stamp of approval for his candidacy and a way to build back trust in the media. However, the papers' leadership has defended their decision, stating that it was made to address perceptions of …

Trump Claims Non-Endorsements Are Endorsements: A Play on Words
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Claims Non-Endorsements Are Endorsements: A Play on Words

CNN  

Former President Donald Trump claims that the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times are actually endorsing his campaign through their non-endorsements. He sees the decision as a stamp of approval for his candidacy and a way to build back trust in the media. However, the papers' leadership has stated that the non-endorsement was made to address perceptions of bias and …

Jeff Bezos proved 'richest and most powerful' just 'gave up' against Trump: analyst
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos proved 'richest and most powerful' just 'gave up' against Trump: analyst

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos intervened to quash the editorial side of The Washington Post, which he owns, from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. In doing so, Bezos improved his public image and became "a darling of the Washington elite and a heroic figure in some journalistic circles" — but Trump issued constant regulatory threats against him. "According to NPR, 200,000 …

Kamala Harris rips into 'Donald Trump and his billionaires club' at Jeff Bezo's Washington Post's bombshell endorsement decision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris rips into 'Donald Trump and his billionaires club' at Jeff Bezo's Washington Post's bombshell endorsement decision

Daily Mail  

The vice president said it was 'disappointing' that newspapers did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris put rival Donald Trump and his 'billionaires club' on blast after Jeff Bezos stopped The Washington Post from making an endorsement in the presidential election. The decision was made by the Pulitzer winning newspaper's billionaire owner Jeff Bezos and set off a firestorm of …

Amazon's Bezos Says Post's Decision to Stop Endorsements is About Credibility Gap
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon's Bezos Says Post's Decision to Stop Endorsements is About Credibility Gap

Live Mint  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the Post's decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates addresses a 'credibility gap' in the media industry. He argues that presidential endorsements do nothing to tip the scales of an election and that the Post's decision was made for other reasons, not for reasons of high principle.

Jeff Bezos tells Washington Post editors to hire more conservatives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos tells Washington Post editors to hire more conservatives

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bezos has instructed editors at the Washington Post to hire more conservatives as readers cancel their subscriptions in droves, according to a source. The New York Times reports that the outlet's billionaire owner is interested in boosting its right wing readership among the typically left-leaning paper. The decision was reportedly made at the behest of Bezos, even after the …

Jeff Bezos tells Washington Post editors to hire more conservatives as 10% of readers cancel subscriptions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos tells Washington Post editors to hire more conservatives as 10% of readers cancel subscriptions

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bezos has instructed editors at the Washington Post to hire more conservatives as readers cancel their subscriptions in droves, according to a source. The owner of The Washington Post and former CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos has instructed editors at the Washington Post to hire more conservatives as readers cancel their subscriptions in droves, according to a source It …

Amazon's Bezos: A Media's Dilemma
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon's Bezos: A Media's Dilemma

Deccan Chronicle  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos expresses his support for the Washington Post's decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates, citing a perceived credibility gap in the media industry. He argues that presidential endorsements create a perception of bias and that the Post's decision is not related to former President Donald Trump's meeting with Blue Origin executives on the day of the announcement.

Jeff Bezos breaks silence to deliver 'hard truth' about Washington Post refusal to endorse Kamala Harris as he denies quid pro quo with Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos breaks silence to deliver 'hard truth' about Washington Post refusal to endorse Kamala Harris as he denies quid pro quo with Trump

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bezos has broken his silence following The Washington Post's controversial decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. The owner of The Washington Post and former CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos has broken his silence following the newspaper's decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president In a lengthy op-ed posted to the …

Amazon's Bezos: My decision on political endorsements is principled, not a quid pro quo
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon's Bezos: My decision on political endorsements is principled, not a quid pro quo

India Today  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos expresses his decision to stop issuing presidential endorsements for the Washington Post, citing a desire to uphold the newspaper's credibility and avoid the perception of bias. He emphasizes that the decision was not influenced by any quid pro quo or business interests, and that the timing of the announcement was unfortunate, coming weeks ahead of the …

Jeff Bezos: Washington Post presidential endorsements ended on principle not deal with Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos: Washington Post presidential endorsements ended on principle not deal with Trump

The Telegraph  

Jeff Bezos has denied making a deal with Donald Trump after he ruled the Washington Post would not endorse a presidential candidate, insisting he made the decision out of principle. Instead, he said the “principled” decision was made to avoid the perception of bias, and claimed that newspaper endorsements don’t make a difference to voters. We see it as consistent …

Over 200,000 subscribers flee 'Washington Post' after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 200,000 subscribers flee 'Washington Post' after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement

NPR  

Over 200,000 subscribers flee 'Washington Post' after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement toggle caption Evan Agostini/Invision/AP The Washington Post has been rocked by a tidal wave of cancellations from digital subscribers and a series of resignations from columnists, as the paper grapples with the fallout of owner Jeff Bezos’s decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. …

Trump news: What the Washington Post just did is a disgrace.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump news: What the Washington Post just did is a disgrace.

Slate  

Support Our Independent Journalism If you believe in incisive, smart, uncompromised perspectives, subscribe to Slate today. In a note to staffers, the newspaper’s beleaguered publisher, Will Lewis, implied that the decision was made for reasons of editorial independence and characterized it as “consistent with the values The Post has always stood for and what we hope for in a leader: …

‘Reprehensible’: Big names screenshot their unsubscriptions from Washington Post
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Reprehensible’: Big names screenshot their unsubscriptions from Washington Post

Raw Story  

A drumbeat of disapproval over the Washington Post’s refusal to endorse a presidential candidate took over social media Friday with numerous users posting screenshots of their canceled subscriptions to protest the publication’s decision. “I have subscribed to the Washington Post since 1993, but I just canceled my subscription today because of the paper’s abdication of duty to endorse a candidate …

Ben Bradlee’s Posthumous Advice to Jeff Bezos: You Need to Sell The Washington Post.
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ben Bradlee’s Posthumous Advice to Jeff Bezos: You Need to Sell The Washington Post.

Politico  

Even more startling than the news that the Post would be sold was the purchaser: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s wealthiest men. He’s now at the center of an angry storm — fanned by both Post employees and readers — over his startling last-minute intervention to spike an editorial endorsing Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. I’m willing …

'Washington Post' columnists push back against non-endorsement decision
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Washington Post' columnists push back against non-endorsement decision

NPR  

'Washington Post' columnists push back against non-endorsement decision toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A growing number of current and former journalists at The Washington Post are criticizing the legacy newspaper after owner Jeff Bezos decided to withhold a planned editorial endorsement for president for the first time in 36 years. "The Washington Post’s decision not to make an endorsement in …

‘Cowardice’: Washington Post faces backlash after refusing to endorse in presidential race
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Cowardice’: Washington Post faces backlash after refusing to endorse in presidential race

Raw Story  

For the first time in 36 years The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, will not endorse a candidate in the presidential race. "It is not clear whether Post owner Jeff Bezos or Publisher/CEO Will Lewis made the call," Folkenflik adds. Former Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron told Folkenflik, "This is cowardice, a moment of darkness …

'Anticipatory obedience': Major media outlets accused of withholding fire on Trump
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Anticipatory obedience': Major media outlets accused of withholding fire on Trump

Raw Story  

In his column for NPR, media analyst David Folkenflik raised concerns that major media outlets are holding their fire on Donald Trump's trials and tribulations before the election out of fears of retaliation should he win re-election. Using a decision by LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong overruling his editorial board and disallowing an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, which …

'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s

NPR  

'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s toggle caption Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images/The Washington Post via Getty Images Even though the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is neck and neck, The Washington Post has decided not to make a presidential endorsement for the first …

Former U.K. Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Former U.K. Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher

NPR  

Former U.K. Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher toggle caption Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images Gordon Brown, the U.K. former prime minister, believes that Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids hacked into his mobile phone voicemails for years while he was a top government official. toggle caption Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images Brown points to the Washington …

U.K. police reviewing accusations against 'Washington Post' publisher
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.K. police reviewing accusations against 'Washington Post' publisher

NPR  

U.K. police reviewing accusations against 'Washington Post' publisher toggle caption Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images LONDON -- Scotland Yard has opened a preliminary inquiry into allegations that Washington Post publisher and chief executive Will Lewis obstructed justice 13 years ago as he helped Rupert Murdoch grapple with an escalating phone-hacking scandal at his U.K. tabloids. “But what if the publisher himself is …

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal

NPR  

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal toggle caption Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images LONDON — Attorneys for Prince Harry and prominent U.K. politicians Monday accused Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis of concocting a story 13 years ago to shield evidence from police of possible crimes at Rupert Murdoch’s …

'Washington Post' CEO tried to kill a story about himself. It wasn’t the first time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Washington Post' CEO tried to kill a story about himself. It wasn’t the first time

NPR  

'Washington Post' CEO tried to kill a story about himself. It wasn’t the first time toggle caption Robert Miller/The Washington Post via Getty Images The Washington Post has written twice this spring about allegations that have cropped up in British court proceedings involving its new publisher and CEO, Will Lewis. A surprise offer In December, I wrote the first comprehensive …

Outside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boards
8 months, 1 week ago

Outside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boards

The Independent  

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Washington Post names veteran media executive Will Lewis as its new publisher and CEO
1 year, 1 month ago

Washington Post names veteran media executive Will Lewis as its new publisher and CEO

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Washington Post has …

Washington Post names veteran media executive Will Lewis as its new publisher and CEO
1 year, 1 month ago

Washington Post names veteran media executive Will Lewis as its new publisher and CEO

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Washington Post has named veteran media executive Will Lewis to serve as its new CEO and publisher, hoping to turn around a recent slump that has seen job cuts and a declining audience. Post owner Jeff Bezos announced the appointment in an email to staff shortly before 8:30 Saturday night, after The New York Times published …

Jeff Bezos Likely To Sell Washington Post To Buy Washington Commanders, Says Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Jeff Bezos Likely To Sell Washington Post To Buy Washington Commanders, Says Report

News 18  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is likely to sell the American newspaper Washington Post to buy football team Washington Commanders. According to a report by news agency ANI, citing New York Post, Bezos is looking to ‘clear the way’ to get the Commanders from the owner Daniel Snyder. The report said that Bezos is facing trouble because Snyder is angry about …

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