Following the Washington Post's controversial decision not to endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, the publication reportedly lost over 200,000 subscriptions. This loss is attributed to backlash from both the editorial staff and readers, who viewed the decision as a significant departure from the Post's historical practice of endorsing candidates. Notably, the decision not to endorse came from the newspaper's owner, Jeff Bezos, leading to resignations and protests among staff members
The Washington Post has reportedly lost over 200,000 subscriptions following its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate, a move that has sparked significant criticism. This loss comes at a time when the paper is already facing financial challenges, as it had more than 2.5 million subscribers last year. The decision not to endorse Kamala Harris was seen by some as a reaction to potential backlash from Donald Trump, with former editor Marty Baron calling it “cowardice”
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