Washington Post CEO steps down after sweeping layoffs
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February 8, 2026
Will Lewis’ departure comes after the paper cut 30% of its staff while struggling to maintain readership Will Lewis has stepped down as CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, days after a sweeping round of layoffs that affected virtually every desk. In recent years, the paper has reeled under a drastic fall in audience […]
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