In a shocking move, Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has reportedly killed the newspaper's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, just 11 days before the election. The editorial page had drafted an endorsement of Harris, but Bezos intervened to cancel its publication, instead running a column by the Post's publisher, Will Lewis, stating that the paper would not endorse anyone.

This is the second time a newspaper owner has blocked a Harris endorsement, following a similar incident at the Los Angeles Times. The move has sparked outrage among journalists and readers, with many canceling their subscriptions and expressing concerns over media independence.

The Washington Post's union has expressed "deep concern" over the incident, stating that it appears management has interfered with the work of the editorial board. The paper's motto, "Democracy Dies in Darkness," has taken on a new irony in light of this event.

The incident raises questions about the influence of tech moguls on the media landscape and the potential for censorship and manipulation. Bezos's other companies, including Amazon and Blue Origin, have significant contracts with the US government, further fueling concerns about the intersection of tech, media, and politics.