Washington Post Staff Challenges Bezos Over Leadership Decisions

Over 400 employees urge Jeff Bezos to address concerns about management choices, newsroom morale, and the paper's direction.

More than 400 Washington Post employees signed a letter expressing deep concerns about leadership decisions under CEO William Lewis, who has been in the role for a year.
The letter criticizes decisions that have caused high-profile staff departures, including Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes, and a loss of trust among readers.
Jeff Bezos faced backlash for blocking the paper's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris during the U.S. presidential election, leading to subscriber losses and internal dissent.
The staff calls for Bezos to meet with them to outline a clear vision for the paper's future and restore open communication between leadership and employees.
The Washington Post reported a $100 million loss in 2024, with efforts to rebrand under the motto 'Riveting Storytelling for All of America' sparking mixed reactions among staff.