Jeff Bezos Balances Optimism for Trump with Washington Post Ownership Challenges

Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, acknowledged that he might not be the ideal owner due to potential conflicts of interest arising from his other business ventures, such as Amazon and Blue Origin. He defended the newspaper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate, arguing it was a move to maintain objectivity and avoid perceptions of bias. Despite losing subscribers, Bezos emphasized the importance of media trust and independence, while admitting that a dedicated newspaper owner might be better suited to avoid conflicts.