Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ latest move at The Washington Post has reportedly led to a significant loss of subscribers, adding to previous losses following his decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates. The billionaire’s attempts to appease President Donald Trump may be costing the paper money, raising questions about the value of ownership. Prior to this shift, Bezos had installed new leadership to attract new readers and revenue streams. However, his current actions seem to be driving away left-leaning subscribers and failing to gain traction with right-wing audiences, who can easily find similar views online. The Post’s op-ed page now appears to be tilting towards a libertarian/conservative perspective, which may not be enough to make up for the loss of readership, particularly among those seeking credible journalism on both sides of the aisle.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-washington-post-donald-trump-why-own-explained-2025-02