How Bezos Went From Resisting Trump to Surrendering — WaPo Insiders Explain
February 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelFormer Washington Post reporters Ashley Parker and Jonathan Capehart reveal how Jeff Bezos transformed from resisting Donald Trump during his first term to completely surrendering during his second term—and how that capitulation destroyed one of America's greatest newspapers.
In this exclusive interview, Parker and Capehart share firsthand accounts of the dramatic shift at The Washington Post between 2017 and 2025. They discuss:
How Bezos was the "perfect owner" during Trump's first term—hands-off, supportive, never interfering despite constant attacks.
The shocking transformation when Bezos killed the Kamala Harris endorsement just before the 2024 election.
Why Bezos attended Trump's inauguration and what it signaled about his priorities.
The devastating mass layoffs that gutted war correspondents, Middle East coverage, and the Ukraine bureau.
Publisher Will Lewis attending the Super Bowl while laying off staff via Zoom.
The institutional murder of the Washington Post's culture under Bezos's ownership.
Why both reporters ultimately canceled their subscriptions to the paper they loved.
Parker worked at The Washington Post for 8 years, covering politics and the Trump administration. Capehart spent 18.5 years at the Post as an editorial board member and columnist. Both witnessed the transformation firsthand.
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