Major newspaper loses massive following after surprising election decision
Washington-based newspaper faces unexpected reader response after changing its election-time tradition. Thousands of digital subscribers leave after paperʼs new political stance
The Washington Post lost about quarter-million digital subscribers (which is roughly 10% of its online readership) after its recent announcement about skipping presidential candidate endorsement
When asked about exact numbers the Washington Post — being a private business entity — didnt provide official confirmation; however internal papers and two anonymous company-connected individuals shared these details with the papers reporting team: the drop happened just days after their friday announcement
The Los Angeles Times faced a similar situation when it made its non-endorsement public last week; though its subscriber loss was notably smaller than the Posts. Both news-outlets decisions mark a significant shift in traditional media practices — showing how readers react to changes in long-standing editorial policies
