Washington Post Faces Internal Struggles Over Conservative Recruitment Efforts

Publisher Will Lewis and owner Jeff Bezos push for a rightward shift, prompting resignations and subscriber losses.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis met with Free Beacon editor Eliana Johnson to discuss recruiting more conservative journalists.
Owner Jeff Bezos has directed the paper's opinion section to advocate for 'personal liberties' and 'free markets,' leading to internal backlash.
The editorial shift follows Bezos' decision to block the paper from endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
The changes have led to the resignation of Opinion Editor David Shipley and a reported loss of over 75,000 subscribers.
Current and former staff describe low morale and uncertainty as the paper undergoes significant leadership and editorial changes.