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LA Times Vetoes Harris Endorsement Over Gaza Conflict
The owner of the Los Angeles Times vetoed the paper's endorsement of Kamala Harris due to her support for Israel's actions in Gaza, sparking controversy and resignations.
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- Why did Patrick Soon-Shiong veto the Los Angeles Times' endorsement of Kamala Harris?
- Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, vetoed the paper's endorsement of Kamala Harris due to her support for Israel's actions in Gaza, which he considers genocide.
- How did Nika Soon-Shiong defend her father's actions, and what key argument did she make?
- Nika Soon-Shiong, Patrick's daughter, defended her father's decision, emphasizing the need to oppose genocide and crimes against humanity.
- What factors influenced Soon-Shiong's decision, and how did his family background relate?
- Soon-Shiong's decision was influenced by his family's history in apartheid South Africa and his belief that the US is complicit in the violence in Gaza by providing arms.
- What was the reaction to Soon-Shiong's decision within the Los Angeles Times and among its readers?
- The veto led to the resignation of three editorial board members and the cancellation of thousands of subscriptions, highlighting the controversy surrounding the decision.
- How did the Washington Post's similar decision compare, and what justification did its owner provide?
- The Washington Post also vetoed a planned endorsement of Harris, citing declining public trust in the media, leading to similar backlash.