Jeff Bezos's op-ed struggled to reassure readers about The Washington Post's decision to end presidential endorsements, failing to eliminate concerns over conflicts of interest.
In an attempt to restore trust, Bezos argued that stopping endorsements 'is a principled decision' aimed at reducing the perception of bias in reporting.
Despite calling for reader trust, skepticism remains due to Bezos's connections and timing with business dealings involving Donald Trump on the day of the announcement.
The decision raised eyebrows not just for its timing, but for its implications, as it followed a significant drop in subscriber numbers after the clarification.
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