'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s
SUMMARY
The Washington Post has decided not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential race, marking the first time since the 1980s it has chosen not to do so. This decision, revealed during an internal meeting, has caused significant internal dissent and surprise among staff, given the Post's historical scrutiny of former President Donald Trump. The editorial board, while operating separately from the newsroom, has previously labeled Trump as unfit for office due to his 'actions and rhetoric'. Publisher Will Lewis, who has a background in conservative media and was selected by Jeff Bezos, is set to explain this decision in a note to readers. Speculation within and outside the Post points towards various motivations for this choice, including creating an "independent space" for readers to make their own voting decisions, or potentially, influence from Bezos or Lewis to avoid alienating conservative readers or political figures.
