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@mmasnick cutting to the quick on billionaire bs, media trust, and what happened at the Washington Post:

https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/29/dear-jeff-bezos-the-hard-truth-is-that-cowardice-like-yours-is-why-people-dont-trust-the-media/

"One reason why credibility is so low is because it’s believed that the wealthy elite billionaires “control” the news and push their personal beliefs. Jeff, you know what helps reinforce that belief? You, the billionaire, elite owner of the Washington Post, stepping in to overrule your editorial team on a political endorsement..."