Jeff Bezos articulated that not endorsing a presidential candidate maintains The Washington Post's credibility, emphasizing that endorsements likely lead to public perceptions of bias and non-independence.
Bezos emphasized, 'What presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence. Ending them is a principled decision, and it's the right one.'
William Lewis stated, 'We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates,' highlighting a shift in The Washington Post's approach to political endorsements.
Critics questioned the timing of the decision, suggesting concerns from Bezos about potential repercussions from a future Trump presidency, with no consultations taking place between candidates and the newspaper.
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