The Los Angeles Times Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong’s daughter claimed the reason the paper did not endorse a presidential candidate this year was because of Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

“Our family has made a joint decision not to support a presidential candidate,” Nika Soon-Shiong said in a statement. statement to The New York Times. “It was the first and only time I was involved in the process.”

“As a citizen of a country that openly finances genocide and as a family who experienced apartheid in South Africa, the endorsement was an opportunity to reject justifications for the widespread targeting of journalists and the ongoing war against children “, the statement continues.

Earlier this week, The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times both refused to approve a presidential candidate this year.

“From the top of the ticket to local ballot measures, California voters this year face major decisions that will shape their lives and communities for years to come.” THE Los Angeles Times said. “To help voters decide, Times The editorial board provides recommendations based on interviewing candidates, campaign committees and policy experts, examining facts and claims, and research to inform our advocacy.”

A spokesman for Patrick Soon-Shiong denied Nike’s comments on Saturday and said she was not involved in the decision.

“Her words do not represent the LA Times family,” the spokesperson said. according to Yahoo News.