Washington Post’s US Poll Decision Upsets Subscribers

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• The Washington Post refrained from endorsing any candidate for the first time in 36 years.
• Over 2,000 readers canceled their subscriptions within 24 hours.
• Notable figures like Stephen King and George Takei canceled their subscriptions.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

The Washington Post recently announced it would not endorse any candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking a first in 36 years. This decision sparked outrage among its readers, with over 2,000 subscribers canceling their memberships within 24 hours. “Democracy Dies in Darkness” and “WaPo” trended on X as readers expressed their disappointment.

The decision triggered a wave of criticism among both readers and staff. Renowned author Stephen King ended his five-year subscription, while actor George Takei called for a boycott of Amazon and criticized Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner. Critics speculate Bezos might be prioritizing business interests over journalism.

In protest, Washington Post editor-at-large Robert Kagan resigned, suggesting Bezos may be trying to curry favor with Trump.

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