LA Times To Stop Editorializing About Trump Under New Ownership

The Los Angeles Times will no longer feature editorials about President-elect Donald Trump, a shift that owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says is essential for the paper’s longevity. Soon-Shiong, a billionaire businessman, has argued that the publication must move away from its liberal leanings to attract a more diverse readership.

Earlier this year, Soon-Shiong blocked the paper’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, sparking outrage among readers and staff. The decision reportedly led to nearly 20,000 subscription cancellations and several resignations from the editorial board.

Soon-Shiong has defended his approach, emphasizing the importance of creating a sustainable business model. “The only way you can survive is to not be an echo chamber of one side,” he said. He also plans to introduce more conservative perspectives to the paper’s opinion section.

The policy mirrors a similar decision by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, whose paper opted not to endorse a presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Soon-Shiong believes these steps are necessary to foster healthier political discourse.

Not all responses have been positive. Harry Litman, a longtime columnist for the Times, resigned earlier this month, calling the new direction an effort to “appease Trump” at the expense of journalistic integrity. Litman’s departure highlights the ongoing tensions within the newsroom.

The Times, like many traditional newspapers, has struggled with declining readership and increasing competition from online outlets.

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