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Sorkin prompted Bezos to reflect on the complexities of media ownership, particularly given the scrutiny of his business interests and how they might influence coverage. Bezos candidly expressed that he is aware of the appearance of conflict in owning both a media entity and sizable corporate interests; however, he reaffirmed his commitment to journalistic integrity at the Washington Post. The conversation highlighted the tension between media ownership, political power, and independence in journalism—a microcosm of larger societal issues around trust and information dissemination.