A new Los Angeles Times Editorial Board representing “all voices” will soon be formed, according to a post from the paper's owner.
On Sunday, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong wrote about the importance of sharing a variety of opinions to promote “trust in the media” following President-elect Donald Trump's landslide victory.
“We are proud to publish this letter from one of our readers in X. When a president receives the votes of a majority of Americans, every voice must be heard. Opinions are just that. I will work to make our newspapers and media fair and just.'' Strike a balance where all voices are heard and the views of all Americans are valued and exchanged. .A new editorial board is essential to a strong democracy. ” Soon-Shiong posted on X. .
Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong hinted that a new, more balanced editorial board could be “coming soon”. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Soon-Shiong appeared to be referring to a “letter to the editor” article he reshared on X that featured both criticism and praise. Article by columnist LZ Grandersontitled “No Mystery: White Women Handed Trump the Election.”
Similarly, on Thursday: “The American people are speaking out, and @latimes will take the lead in providing fact-based, balanced reporting as the country heals its divisions.” did.
Soon-Shiong also retweeted a post-election clip from CNN's Scott Jennings in which the commentator wrote, “3:38 a.m., reflecting on Trump's impending victory and upcoming Harris concession. has a mission.The mirage of Mr. Harris' momentum in the final stages was shattered by the regulars.'' Working class Americans of all races. ”
The LA Times came under fire last month after its editorial board failed to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time since 2008.
After news of the non-endorsement, editorial editor Mariel Garza claimed that an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris had already been drafted, but the owners scrapped it.
“I'm resigning because I want to make it clear that our silence is not an issue,” Garza said at the time. “In times of danger, honest people need to stand up. That's how I stand up.”
Veteran journalists Robert Green and Karin Klein also resigned following the news.
Soon-Shiong said the decision arose because the editorial board refused to write a balanced analysis of both candidates and their policies.
He wrote in The editorial board was also given the opportunity to draft what kind of impact it had. Additionally, the editorial board was able to lay out clear, non-partisan information about the policies and plans expressed by the candidates during this campaign. , and the potential impact it will have on the nation that will be able to decide who is fit to be president for the next four years.”
“Instead of adopting this proposed path, the editorial board has chosen to remain silent and I have accepted their decision. Please vote,” the message concludes.
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Members of the LA Times union attacked the paper's owner for destroying Vice President Kamala Harris' support before the election. (AP/Jacqueline Martin)
In response, the Los Angeles Times' Guild Unit Council and Bargaining Committee issued a statement attacking Mr. Soon-Shiong for blocking Mr. Harris's endorsement plan.
“We are deeply concerned about the owner's decision to block the presidential election endorsement plan. We also believe that the owner is trying to unfairly shift the blame for the decision not to endorse onto editorial board members. We are even more concerned. We still demand answers from our newsrooms.''The Los Angeles Times Guild recognizes our members who have always worked diligently to protect the integrity of our newsrooms. We support you,” the statement reads.
The Guild also had to send out messages imploring Times readers not to risk their livelihoods by unsubscribing from the paper.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Granderson, the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Times Guild for comment.
