Patrick Soon-Shiong previously called the war a “genocide” backed by U.S. firepower L.A. Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2016 (Credit: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for NantHealth, Inc.) Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong revealed Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on the war in Gaza was “one of the reasons” he blocked his paper from endorsing her for president. He made the comment during an interview with CNN on Tuesday. “Somebody had asked me, ‘Was that the reason?’ I said, ‘