Woodward and Bernstein stated, 'We respect the traditional independence of the editorial page, but this decision...ignores the Washington Post's own overwhelming reportorial evidence on the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy.' They emphasized that given the Post's investigative work into Trump's potential presidency, this decision was both surprising and disappointing, particularly so close to the election.
Bernstein added, 'The newspaper under Bezos has used its resources to investigate the substantial dangers a second Trump presidency could present to American democracy. This endorsement decision, especially coming so late in the electoral process, is troubling and conflicts with the Post's investigative legacy on this matter.'
Robert Kagan, editor-at-large, expressed concern over the lack of endorsement by stating, 'Trump would immediately become the most powerful person ever to hold that office if elected, and the country would drift toward dictatorship.' His resignation highlights the reverberating impact of this decision within the Post's ranks.
Kathy Baird, the Post's chief communications officer, clarified, 'This was a Washington Post decision to not endorse, and I would refer you to the publisher's statement in full.' This indicates the internal decision-making process and the dynamics at play under Bezos's ownership.
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