Elon Musk applauds Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post policy shift with one word

Musk praises Bezos for refocusing Washington Post opinion section on personal liberties and free markets.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, has announced a major policy shift for the publication's opinion section, with a focus on advocating for "personal liberties" and "free markets." While some have criticized the move, Elon Musk has voiced his support with a simple yet impactful comment on social media.

On Wednesday, Bezos shared a memo with the Washington Post team, informing them of the new direction for the newspaper's opinion pages. "We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets," Bezos stated in his post on X.

I shared this note with the Washington Post team this morning:

I’m writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pages.

We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets. We’ll cover other topics too…

— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) February 26, 2025

He emphasized that, while other topics would still be covered, viewpoints contrary to these core principles would be excluded from the Post's editorial stance.

The decision to shift the editorial focus has stirred reactions across the media landscape, with some applauding the move and others questioning its potential impact. In response, Musk posted a one-word compliment, "Bravo," tagging Bezos on X.

Bravo, @JeffBezos! https://t.co/XZOxVryVTa

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 26, 2025

The move has also prompted Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley to resign, after Bezos offered him the chance to lead the new editorial vision.

Bezos, who typically avoids interfering with the Post’s editorial operations, framed the change as both ideological and practical, aiming to fill a gap in the media market. "Freedom is ethical — it minimizes coercion — and practical — it drives creativity, invention, and prosperity," he wrote. The shift follows growing debates on media bias and the need for diverse viewpoints within major publications.