Additional Coverage:
- Billionaire Daughter Of LA Times Owner Says Harris Endorsement Pulled Over VP’s Gaza Stance (newsbreak.com)
Billionaire’s Daughter Withdraws Endorsement of Kamala Harris
Nika Soon-Shiong, the daughter of Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, has sparked controversy by withdrawing her support for Vice President Kamala Harris. She cited Harris’s support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza as a reason.
Father Downplays Daughter’s Influence
Patrick Soon-Shiong has stated that his daughter does not participate in editorial decisions at the newspaper. However, Nika Soon-Shiong has been accused of interfering with the editorial team in the past.
Political Speculation
Some speculate that Patrick Soon-Shiong’s decision may be politically motivated. He has business dealings that could be affected by the Food and Drug Administration, which is under Trump’s control.
Widespread Criticism
The decision to withdraw the endorsement has drawn criticism from journalists and activists. They argue that it ignores the threats to democracy posed by former President Donald Trump.
Resignations and Outrage
The decision has led to resignations from the Los Angeles Times board and outrage among journalists at both the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post.