Tensions Surface at LA Times Following Key Resignation over Endorsement Dispute

Tensions Surface at LA Times Following Key Resignation over Endorsement Dispute

LA Times editorials editor resigns in protest over owner’s interference in presidential endorsement.

At a Glance

  • Mariel Garza quit after billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong blocked a Kamala Harris endorsement
  • The decision not to endorse any candidate marks a significant shift in the paper’s editorial stance
  • Garza viewed the non-endorsement as “craven and hypocritical” given previous Trump criticisms
  • The LA Times Guild expressed concern over Soon-Shiong’s interference in editorial decisions
  • Soon-Shiong defended the decision, citing a preference for unbiased journalism

Editorial Integrity Challenged

In a shocking turn of events, Mariel Garza, the editorials editor at The Los Angeles Times, has resigned in protest over the newspaper’s decision to cancel its presidential endorsement. This move, influenced by the paper’s billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, has sparked a fierce debate about editorial independence and the role of newspaper owners in shaping political discourse.

The endorsement in question was expected to be for Vice President Kamala Harris, a decision that would have aligned with the paper’s previous critiques of former President Donald Trump. Garza’s departure highlights the growing tension between journalistic integrity and ownership influence in major media outlets.

Media moguls know Kamala is awful, and their woke writers aren’t happy about it. Funny…

A Stand for Journalistic Principles

Garza’s resignation was not a decision taken lightly. In her own words, she made it clear that her departure was a principled stand against what she perceived as a dangerous silence in critical times.

“I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not okay with us being silent. In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up. This is how I’m standing up,” Garza said.

Well, now she’s gone, she’s free to endorse whoever she likes. But maybe she should take a step back and ask her why traditionally left-wing voters and news outlets are leaving the Democratic Party in droves.