Hugh Hewitt Resigns from Washington Post After Heated On-Air Dispute
The conservative columnist quit following a contentious live discussion over Trump's election claims and media reporting standards.
- Hugh Hewitt, a conservative columnist, left The Washington Post after an on-air argument during the 'First Look' show.
- The dispute arose over a discussion about former President Donald Trump's legal actions in Pennsylvania concerning alleged election irregularities.
- Hewitt accused his colleagues of running an 'unfair election ad' against Trump, emphasizing that the court had ruled in favor of extending voting in Bucks County.
- Jonathan Capehart, the show's host, responded to Hewitt by criticizing his past comments, leading to Hewitt's decision to quit.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions at the Washington Post, amid broader challenges facing the media regarding trust and bias.