Washington Post Staff Pissed! Bezos Supposedly blocks Kamala endorsement, plans more layoffs…

Washington Post staffers suspect owner Jeff Bezos holding up Kamala Harris endorsement: report https://t.co/KtsRStVbTB pic.twitter.com/bbY5yTIjkk

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Remember what Maher said? Bill Maher Leaks Jeff Bezos’ Motives With Cryptic Message “He didn’t buy [The Washington Post] to make money.” The Washington Post lost $77 million in 2022 and about $100 million in 2023. Those are huge losses, but not for Jeff Bezos when “he makes more than that in interest.” Bill Maher says, “It’s not great incentive when the person [Jeff Bezos] who owns the paper does not really need to make money from it.”

Bill Maher Leaks Jeff Bezos’ Motives With Cryptic Message

“He didn’t buy [The Washington Post] to make money.”

The Washington Post lost $77 million in 2022 and about $100 million in 2023.

Those are huge losses, but not for Jeff Bezos when “he makes… pic.twitter.com/8eotLD1JmU

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• Washington Post staffers are reportedly upset following news that the paper is planning to lay off workers despite hiring new employees in other departments.
• The layoffs have caused frustration among staff, particularly those in editorial positions, as the company shifts resources to digital and multimedia efforts.
• Some employees are accusing the leadership of prioritizing profits over quality journalism and overlooking the talent and experience of long-time staff members.
• The article emphasizes the tension between the company’s management and its employees, as the layoffs follow recent financial struggles at the newspaper.
• The situation has sparked wider discussions about the future of traditional journalism and the growing focus on digital media.

Quotes:

• “We’re being pushed aside while the company brings in new hires for flashy multimedia roles,” said one anonymous staffer.
• “This is not about preserving the integrity of journalism; it’s about maximizing profits,” another employee expressed.
• “We’ve worked hard to maintain the quality of the paper, and this feels like a betrayal,” a veteran journalist noted.

An internal struggle is taking place inside the Washington Post between leftist staffers demanding the publication endorse Kamala Harris ASAP and owner Jeff Bezos, who is almost certain that Trump will win and does not want to alienate him. pic.twitter.com/n2cd40fJUM

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