https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/28/jeff-bezos-washington-post-trust/
Ummmm… okay. He doesn’t even fucking see the problem.
EDIT: I need to post this paragraph. Its so… rich.
You can see my wealth and business interests as a bulwark against intimidation, or you can see them as a web of conflicting interests. Only my own principles can tip the balance from one to the other. I assure you that my views here are, in fact, principled, and I believe my track record as owner of The Post since 2013 backs this up. You are of course free to make your own determination, but I challenge you to find one instance in those 11 years where I have prevailed upon anyone at The Post in favor of my own interests. It hasn’t happened.
Except when Jeff Bezos installed Sir William Lewis and got rid of Sally Buzbee last year.
Among other changes. But the number of right-wing stories have increased since then.
That was actually in 2024, so my point stands (not disagreeing with your sentiment though). This year has been the first time Bezos really inserted his views into the Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2023/11/04/william-lewis-publisher-ceo-washington-post/
2023
Read your article please?
So, an article posted in late ‘23 says he begins in January. We’re agreeing he started in ‘24?
I’m pretty sure Jeff Bezos was pushing out the old editor-in-chief and making room for him in 2023. Naming him the next head is part of Jeff’s actions from last year.
Articles that announce these intentions in Nov 2023 are proof that the plans are already made.