SagoBob wrote this to WaPo. Time will tell if their reply is AI generated BS. We need the same fearless newspaper that let Woodward & Bernstein do their jobs.
Feb 5, 2026, 11:57 AM EST I wrote:
"Following the termination of a number of employees, please assure me that Mr. Bezos is not clearing the deck to become an echo chamber for POTUS Poopy-Pants. Investing $75 million to underwrite a movie about Malaria (misspelling deliberate) is a worrisome sign. Outside the editorial function I consider WaPo to be a source of objective news and hope that it will remain that way."
Their reply: "The Washington Post (Washington Post Customer Care)
Feb 5, 2026, 5:45 PM EST
Thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Our newsroom remains staffed with hundreds of first-class journalists. The Washington Post is taking steps to strategically align our coverage with the most resonating topics and issues, and better position us in a rapidly changing era of new technologies and evolving user habits. We have worked hard to ensure no change to both the quality of our journalism and how we deliver world-class product experiences. Our central purpose remains: to produce riveting and distinct journalism of the highest caliber that breaks news, explains the world with authority and fairness, empowers people with knowledge and helps them live better-informed lives.
We remain committed to bringing you the news you rely on."