Jeff Bezos Slashing 300 Washington Post Jobs After $100M Loss

The Washington Post is laying off nearly 300 journalists after losing $100 million in 2024 and 250,000 digital subscribers following the decision not to endorse a presidential candidate.General manager Will Lewis is departing immediately as departments including Sports, Books, and Podcasts are eliminated while 80% of the international staff is cut.The Washington Post Guild and Michelle Lee have raised over $675,000 to support impacted employees with relocation and legal costs as Jeff Bezos reportedly aligns closer with Donald Trump.