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The Los Angeles Times has dismissed its entire editorial board as part of an effort to return to what its owner describes as "journalistic roots." Patrick Soon-Shiong, the paper's owner, announced the decision on the X platform. He expressed pride in having shared a reader's letter opposing criticism of white women for supporting Donald Trump and outlined plans for significant changes at the newspaper.

Soon-Shiong stated, "I will work towards making our paper and media fair and balanced so that all voices are heard and we can respectfully exchange every American’s view... from left to right to the center." He emphasized that trust in media is crucial for a strong democracy.

Following Trump's recent election victory, Soon-Shiong pledged that the Los Angeles Times would provide "factual and balanced coverage" to aid in healing America's political divide. The paper had decided not to endorse any candidate during this presidential cycle, despite previously endorsing Democratic candidates such as Biden, Clinton, and Obama. This decision resulted in backlash from some Democratic readers who canceled their subscriptions.

Soon-Shiong is not alone in his approach; Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, also refrained from endorsing Kamala Harris. Bezos congratulated Trump on his victory via social media, wishing him success in leading and uniting America.

Both media moguls have signaled a shift toward original reporting focused on facts rather than endorsements. These developments reflect broader changes within powerful media companies seeking to regain public trust.