Controversy surrounding Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticism of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

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Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticizes Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Caroline Kennedy. He suggests a tempered approach to political coverage at his paper and has faced controversy over edits to opinion pieces. Soon-Shiong has expressed support for President Trump's pick for HHS despite Kennedy's vaccine skepticism. He advocates for all voices to be heard in a factual and honest way.

Key Points

  • Soon-Shiong supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticizes politicians like Sen. Elizabeth Warren
  • Controversy over edits to opinion pieces at L.A. Times
  • Soon-Shiong advocates for all voices to be heard in a factual and honest manner

Pros

  • Advocates for a more tempered approach to political coverage
  • Supports diverse opinions and voices in media

Cons

  • Controversy over edits to opinion pieces
  • Supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has spread false claims about public health