Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, isn’t one to shy away from ambitious moves. His latest is building a revamped editorial board aimed at fostering ideological diversity in one of America’s most storied newspapers. Among his recruits: CNN commentator Scott Jennings, a stalwart conservative voice, who announced his acceptance of the role earlier this week.
“It’s true—I’ve accepted Dr. Soon-Shiong’s invitation to join the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times,” Jennings wrote on X. “I’ve written columns for the paper over the last few years and was honored to do so under such a storied and important masthead. I love newspapers and believe in strong journalism and strong opinion pages that represent a wide array of views.”
“I plan to represent those Americans who believe they are often ignored or even ridiculed in legacy media and applaud Dr. Soon-Shiong’s move to bring balance to the editorial board.” He assured followers that his other professional obligations, including his work with CNN, would remain unaffected.
It’s true – I’ve accepted @DrPatSoonShiong invitation to join the editorial board of the
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