Taylor Lorenz Exits Washington Post After Biden 'War Criminal' Controversy

Lorenz leaves legacy media to launch independent Substack newsletter focused on internet culture and technology.

Lorenz announced her departure from the Washington Post following a controversial Instagram post calling President Biden a 'war criminal.'
Her new independent venture, User Magazine, will be hosted on Substack and cover technology from the user perspective.
The Washington Post confirmed Lorenz's exit and expressed gratitude for her contributions.
Lorenz cited the difficulty of conducting her style of reporting within traditional media institutions as a reason for her departure.
She has faced significant online backlash and mockery following her announcement and controversial career at major publications.