The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, has recently decided to stop endorsing presidential candidates, a move that has sparked significant backlash from both staff and readers. Bezos defended this controversial decision, arguing that endorsements create a perception of bias and are aimed at addressing a perceived credibility gap within the publication. However, this rationale has not appeased critics, including former editors and opinion columnists, who have labeled the decision a serious mistake and a betrayal of journalistic integrity. The aftermath of this decision has seen a reported loss of around 200,000 digital subscribers, along with resignations from several members of the editorial board. As major newspapers like the Post and USA Today opt out of endorsements, discussions about the role of billionaire ownership in media and its implications for democracy are intensifying.