Bezos prioritized Trump over Washington Post, says former staffer

A former Washington Post staffer, Glenn Kessler, criticized owner Jeff Bezos for prioritizing self-preservation in the Trump era over the newspaper’s welfare. In his Substack article, “A Billionaire’s Surrender,” Kessler highlighted Bezos’ significant wealth and questioned the reasoning behind impending layoffs, suggesting they signal a shift towards power dynamics rather than financial necessity. He noted Bezos’ previous commitment to journalistic integrity but expressed concern over his waning engagement and the impact of political pressures. Kessler accused Bezos of catering to Trump, undermining the newspaper’s legacy in the process.

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