The Washington Post loses 200,000 subscribers after declaring neutrality

the The Washington PostOne of the most influential newspapers in the United States lost more than 200,000 subscribers by 1pm (Brasilia time) on Monday (October 28, 2024) after announcing that it would not even support the candidacy of Kamala Harris (D). Nor Donald Trump (Republican) for the presidential race in the United States of America.

The number of cancellations represents 8% of the North American newspaper’s total subscribers, and is supposed to put pressure on the finances of billionaire Jeff Bezos’ car. Radio North America published these data NPR.

Subscribers’ negative perception of the site was exacerbated by columnists from The Washington Post They mentioned that neutrality was decided by Bezos. The group said that an editorial supporting Kamala Harris had already been prepared, but the billionaire blocked its publication and chose neutrality.

the The editorial you published The Washington Post He said that the newspaper’s goal is to provide neutral news and information that helps readers form their own opinions, without influencing them and allowing them their independence in choosing between Kamala and Trump.

The situation had negative repercussions among some of the newspaper’s readers mail. The news received more than 2,000 comments, with many saying they had canceled their subscriptions.

Former company employees also declined the position. Martin Baron, the newspaper’s former executive editor, described the decision as a… “Cheese” Which the campaign of former President Donald Trump benefited from.

“Trump will celebrate this as an invitation to further intimidate Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos. “A worrying lack of courage in an institution famous for courage.”Announce.

Marcus Broccoli, another former executive editor of the newspaper, said: NPR The cancellation of subscription is due to the lack of justification for neutrality. “The problem is that people don’t know why that decision was made. Basically, we know that the decision was made, but we don’t know what led to it.”.