The exodus of high-profile reporters from the Washington Post signals deep discontent over editorial direction, subscription losses after a controversial decision, and concerns about the paper's future.
The flight from the Post is part of the fallout from owner Jeff Bezos's decision to pull the editorial board's endorsement of Kamala Harris last fall, which led to 250,000 subscription cancellations.
Matt Murray, the Post’s interim executive editor, initially stopped farewell emails due to morale concerns, only to reverse the decision after an outcry, highlighting the unrest in the newsroom.
With a 4% workforce reduction in the business side, signs of trouble seem apparent. Executive strategies designed to rectify issues appear ineffective, risking the paper's viability.
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