Philip Rucker Departs Washington Post After 20 Years to Join CNN as Senior VP

The Pulitzer-winning journalist leaves amidst significant staff turnover and strategic shifts at the Post under Jeff Bezos' ownership.

Philip Rucker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with two decades at the Washington Post, has joined CNN as Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy and News.
Rucker will help lead CNN's coverage of President Trump's second term and contribute to the network's digital transformation efforts.
His departure follows a wave of high-profile exits from the Washington Post, including top journalists and editors such as Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, and Matea Gold.
The Washington Post has faced internal criticism from staff, with over 400 journalists recently voicing concerns about leadership and the paper's editorial direction.
The Post has also experienced layoffs and subscriber losses, prompting a new mission statement aimed at revitalizing its business and storytelling approach.