Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, decided not to endorse any presidential candidate in 2024, marking the first time since 2008. In a recent interview, he explained that he wanted to provide a factual basis for endorsements rather than subjective opinions. This decision, which included not endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, drew backlash and resulted in canceled subscriptions and staff resignations. Soon-Shiong emphasized the importance of competence in leadership, particularly in light of challenges such as California wildfires, prompting a thorough evaluation of candidates' policies by the editorial board.
Soon-Shiong remarked, 'I knew I'd get pushback for killing the endorsement of Kamala Harris, but we have to provide a factual basis for any endorsement.'
He continued, 'If you want to lead, you have to lead, so we took that position, focusing on competence in leadership.'
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