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Washington Post Faces Turmoil Over Leadership and Ethical Concerns

David Maraniss criticizes Jeff Bezos' management as newsroom grapples with CEO Will Lewis' controversial practices.

Overview

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning editor David Maraniss calls for leadership change at the Washington Post.
  • Jeff Bezos reaffirms commitment to ethical standards amid internal unrest and declining readership.
  • CEO Will Lewis faces backlash for alleged attempts to suppress stories and questionable hiring practices.
  • Staff morale is low, with employees questioning the diversity and direction of the newspaper's leadership.
  • The Washington Post reported a $77 million loss last year, prompting urgent restructuring efforts.