LA Times owner reportedly killed op-ed that was critical of Trump’s cabinet picks
LA Times owner reportedly killed op-ed that was critical of Trump’s cabinet picks
Patrick Soon-Shiong’s intervention comes after the billionaire owner blocked the editorial board’s endorsement of Kamala Harris
Summary
LA Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong reportedly killed an op-ed critical of President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks, demanding it be paired with an opposing viewpoint.
The editorial, which criticized controversial nominees like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was replaced last-minute by a Trump-sympathetic column.
Soon-Shiong has faced staff backlash for pushing a more Trump-friendly editorial stance, including rejecting endorsements of Democratic candidates and hiring conservative voices.
His actions are part of a broader trend of billionaire media owners softening coverage of Trump, prompting resignations and subscriber losses at major outlets.
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The author should publish it independently and allow the Streisand effect to do its work.
probably cant
Can't probably isn't the right word. May be ill advised though.
yeah probably cant without severe consequences for the journalist