Bezos dines with Trump after Washington Post overhaul
What's the story
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has made a major overhaul in the Washington Post's opinion section, making "personal liberties and free markets" its guiding principles.
Breaking the tradition, opposing views will no longer be published in the paper's opinion pages.
The decision prompted the resignation of editorial page editor David Shipley, who had been with the section since 2022 and refused to steer in this new direction.
Dinner diplomacy
Bezos defends overhaul, dines with Trump
Bezos defended his decision saying digital platforms now play the role of showcasing diverse opinions. He emphasized America's success through freedom in economic and other areas.
The announcement was followed by a dinner with President Trump, marking an apparent shift in Bezos's relations with the administration.
This comes after Bezos attended Trump's inauguration with other tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook.
Strategic realignment
Tech leaders' strategic shift toward Trump administration
The dinner with Trump marks a strategic shift as tech leaders look to align with the current administration.
The shift in dynamics was also visible when TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew attended Trump's inauguration amid promises to block a ban on the app.
During his first term, The Washington Post frequently clashed with Trump over critical coverage. However, Bezos withheld the paper's endorsement of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the recent election.
Mixed reactions
Bezos's editorial move draws praise and concern
The Washington Post's opinion section overhaul has received both accolades and apprehensions.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lauded Bezos's editorial move on X, formerly Twitter, by saying, "Bravo."
However, Jeff Stein, Chief Economics Reporter for the Post, raised concerns and announced that he will be resigning soon over "encroachment on journalism."