Former Washington Post executive editor criticizes Jeff Bezos for changes to opinion page

Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron criticizes Jeff Bezos for changes to the opinion page, expressing shock and disappointment. Despite the changes, Baron praises the Post for holding Trump accountable and urges support for the staff. He also refutes claims of the press being irrelevant, pointing out the obsession of figures like Trump and Musk with traditional media.

The Washington Post's Opinion Page Overhaul Under Jeff Bezos

More than 75,000 digital subscribers to The Washington Post have cancelled since owner Jeff Bezos announced plans to overhaul the paper's opinion pages to reflect libertarian priorities and exclude opposing views. The decision led to the resignation of Opinions Editor David Shipley and prompted criticism from longtime Post figures. Bezos' warmer relations with President Trump have raised questions among Post staffers.