Bob Woodward blasts Washington Post for ending presidential endorsements – Washington Examiner
Bob Woodward, the renowned journalist known for his reporting on the Watergate scandal, has publicly criticized the Washington Post for its decision to refrain from endorsing any candidates in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This choice was made by the newspaper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, and marks a departure from the Post’s long-standing tradition of endorsing candidates since the 1980s. In a recent episode of ABC’s ”The View,” Woodward expressed his disagreement, emphasizing the importance of the Post’s dual roles as both a news organization and an editorial voice. He recalled how the editorial side supported reporters during critical investigations, arguing that such institutional backing is crucial in today’s political landscape. The Washington Post’s stance follows similar non-endorsement decisions by other major publications like the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.
Bob Woodward blasts Washington Post for ending presidential endorsements
Journalist Bob Woodward, best known for his coverage of the 1960s Watergate scandal, criticized his former employer, the Washington Post, for not endorsing either candidate in the 2024 presidential race.
The announcement of this non-endorsement came less than two weeks before Election Day. The Washington Post had issued its backing to candidates since the 1980s. This week, owner Jeff Bezos announced that tradition is over, joining the Los Angeles Times and USA Today in opting not to support Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.
“I really disagree,” Woodward said on Tuesday’s episode of ABC’s The View. “The Post thought, it has a news side and an editorial side. It’s one institution. During Watergate — can I go back 50-plus years to talk about? When Carl Bernstein and I wrote stories that were denied, the Washington Post editorial department stood squarely behind us all of the way.”
Woodward has also written several books on presidents, including a trilogy about Trump, and released a book on President Joe Biden’s first term earlier this month.
“I go with the idea: It’s one institution,” Woodward continued. “And it is an institution reporting about Donald Trump and what he’s done and supported by the editorial page.”
Following the Washington Post’s decision, an estimated 200,000 readers canceled their subscriptions. Additionally, three members of the editorial board left their posts in protest. A written endorsement for Harris had already been in the works when Bezos decided to break with tradition.
Regarding the Los Angeles Times, the paper had backed the Democratic candidate since 2008. USA Today made the call on Monday.
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