Controversy at The Washington Post: No Presidential Endorsement for 2024 Election

In a shocking turn of events, The Washington Post announced on Friday that it would not be endorsing a presidential candidate in the upcoming election. This decision, made by owner Jeff Bezos and announced by publisher William Lewis, has sparked controversy and backlash from both readers and staff members.

The Post, known for its history of endorsing presidential candidates, had already drafted an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris before deciding to forgo endorsements altogether. This move was described as a statement in support of readers’ ability to make up their own minds.

The decision has not been well-received by many within the newspaper, with several columnists signing onto a statement calling it a mistake. Ruth Marcus, a Harvard law grad and Post columnist, criticized the timing of the decision, while editor at large Robert Kagan resigned in protest.

This move comes at a time of intense political campaigning and global tensions, adding another layer of intrigue to an already tumultuous news cycle. The fallout from The Post’s decision is sure to continue in the days leading up to the election.