Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post Jeff Bezos is weighing a possible acquisition of CNBC as the business network prepares to spin off from Comcast into a new publicly traded company, Versant, later this year.
The move could bolster his media credibility following controversy at The Washington Post, according to sources familiar with the matter, The New York Post reported.
The 61-year-old Bezos has reportedly expressed interest in CNBC to business contacts, with one source noting the network would “align well with his interests.” Another insider close to Bezos suggested the acquisition could provide a more “neutral voice” to balance his embattled ownership of the left-leaning Washington Post.
The potential interest comes as Bezos navigates months of turmoil at The Washington Post.
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Author: Faith Novak
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