Jeff Bezos Cuts One-Third of Washington Post Staff in Reset

The Washington Post is laying off approximately one-third of its staff and closing its sports department as part of a strategic reset following major financial losses.Executive Editor Matt Murray announced the cuts affecting hundreds of employees after the newspaper lost $100 million in 2024 and saw 250,000 subscribers cancel following a decision by Jeff Bezos to block a political endorsement.The Washington Post Guild has organized protests and launched a fundraiser that has already collected over $130,000 to support journalists like Caroline O’Donovan and Claire Parker who were caught in the restructuring.