Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, has long maintained that he would maintain the paper’s editorial independence. However, his actions suggest otherwise.
In a recent statement, Bezos announced an overhaul of the newspaper’s opinion section, limiting the writers’ ability to express opposing viewpoints on key issues like personal liberties and free markets. This move has sparked concerns among critics, who see it as a sign of capitulation to current administration policies.
This is not the first time Bezos has intervened in the Post’s editorial processes. In October, he shut down the paper’s presidential endorsement process, citing its perceived bias. The move led to several editorial board members resigning and over 250,000 subscribers canceling their subscriptions.
Many have interpreted Bezos’ latest actions as a similar attempt to curry favor with the current administration, potentially putting his other business interests at risk.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/02/jeff-bezos-great-emboldening/681886