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The Small and Large "Bezos" of the Media

Published February 15, 2026, 09:16
The Small and Large "Bezos" of the Media

The article refers to the tendency of the Media to succumb to populism and their dependencies, giving readers what they are supposedly asking for. The situation in the US, where power becomes authoritarian and institutions are degraded, is paralleled with the case of Jeff Bezos, owner of “The Washington Post”. Bezos, initially a critic of Trump, changed his stance during the latter's second term, seeking to impose a change of line on the newspaper in favor of Trump. This resulted in the dismissal of more than 300 employees, including journalists covering important issues such as Ukraine and the Middle East. Bezos justifies his decisions by invoking the satisfaction of readers' needs, but the article argues that this is a pretext for covering dependencies and promoting populism. This trend, according to the article, undermines the independence and credibility of the Media.