Washington Post CEO Will Lewis has abruptly resigned after a massive round of layoffs at the newspaper.
Earlier this week, the Washington Post, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, cut hundreds of jobs and said the cuts were part of a “painful” restructuring.
“On a webinar with Post employees who were asked to stay home, executive editor Matt Murray announced a significant headcount reduction,” Fox News reported on Wednesday.
The outlet continued, “The Post is shuttering the sports desk in its current form, dialing back its international footprint, making Metro more “nimble and focused” and eliminating Books. A third of the company has been affected, Fox News Digital has learned.”
“The Washington Post is taking a number of difficult but decisive actions today for our future, in what amounts to a significant restructuring across the company. These steps are designed to strengthen our footing and sharpen our focus on delivering the distinctive journalism that sets The Post apart and, most importantly, engages our customers,” a Washington Post spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Will Lewis abruptly resigned on Saturday evening.
“[After] two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is the right time for me to step aside,” Will Lewis wrote in an email to staff.
“I want to thank Jeff Bezos for his support and leadership throughout my tenure as CEO and Publisher. The institution could not have a better owner,” he wrote.
“During my tenure, difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post so it can for many years ahead publish high-quality nonpartisan news to millions of customers each day,” he concluded.
Jeff D’Onofrio was announced as the newspaper’s acting Publisher and CEO, effective immediately.
“The Post’s resolute commitment to writing the first rough draft of history anchors and imprints its future,” said D’Onofrio.
“I am honored to become part of charting that future and to take the lead in securing both the legacy and business of this fierce, storied American institution,” he said.
The Washington Post is announcing Jeff D’Onofrio as its acting Publisher and CEO, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/38eGFkSXjL
— Washington Post Communications (@WashPostComms) February 7, 2026
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