Trump FEC Complaint Targets Post's Ad Strategy

The Trump campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) accusing The Washington Post of making illegal in-kind contributions to Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign by boosting negative coverage of Trump through paid online advertising. This move follows The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate, reportedly influenced by owner Jeff Bezos, which led to significant subscription cancellations. The complaint alleges that the Post's advertising strategy promotes content critical of Trump and neutral articles on Harris, constituting a violation of campaign finance laws. This is part of a broader pattern of media-focused complaints by Trump, aimed at drawing attention to perceived biases in election coverage. The FEC will review these allegations, which some experts suggest are more about media attention than legal outcomes.