Jen Rubin Launches 'The Contrarian' Against Trump

Jennifer Rubin, a long-time columnist for The Washington Post, has resigned amid growing discontent with the paper's direction under owner Jeff Bezos. Rubin announced she will launch 'The Contrarian,' a new media outlet on Substack with Norm Eisen, focusing on defending democracy and opposing President-elect Donald Trump. The platform promises to be independent of corporate influence, criticizing mainstream media for being too lenient on Trump. Rubin's departure is part of a broader exodus from the Post, which has seen significant layoffs and a decline in readership as it attempts a centrist shift. The Contrarian aims to feature diverse voices united against Trump, with contributors like George Conway and Asha Rangappa. Rubin criticized Bezos for allegedly compromising journalistic integrity and supporting Trump, which she views as a threat to democracy.