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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Jeff Bezos 'Restricts' Washington Post Op-Ed Section, Earns Praise From Elon Musk But Editor Quits

The Washington Post’s opinion editor has stepped down after Jeff Bezos announced shifts to the paper's opinions section, but Elon Musk surprises many by showing his support for the changes. (Credit: X / Zamir Mohyedin @zamirmohyedin)

A shake-up in The Washington Post's opinion section has resulted in the departure of a key editor. The changes come as owner Jeff Bezos implements a new direction—one that has unexpectedly earned praise from Elon Musk.

Amid recent turbulence at the publication, Bezos announced that the opinion pages will now prioritise personal liberties and free markets. 'Viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others,' he wrote on X.

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