Washington Post Cuts 30% Staff, Bezos Still Ghosting Like Ex on Read

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•The Washington Post laid off roughly 30% of its workforce Wednesday, impacting around 400 employees over three years.
•CEO Will Lewis and owner Jeff Bezos have yet to comment publicly on the cuts, intensifying staff frustration.
•Former editor Marty Baron and ex-reporter Ashley Parker slammed leadership decisions, as employees prepare for a rally Thursday.

In a move less 'prestigious newspaper' and more 'corporate horror show,' the Washington Post axed roughly 30% of its staff overnight, slashing around 400 souls over three years—75 of whom were booted from its software arm, Arc XP. CEO Will Lewis and billionaire owner Jeff Bezos stayed radio silent, proving even Silicon Valley’s richest love a good ghosting. Former editor Marty Baron labeled the cuts a 'darkest day' climaxing a saga including scrapping a last-minute presidential endorsement and 'moral infirmity' on the editorial page, while ex-reporter Ashley Parker called the layoffs a 'murder.' Meanwhile, Don Graham slid into DMs offering reassurances and job tips. Bezos, once heralded as journalism’s knight, apparently switched to villain mode post-Trump, as the Post experiments with AI chatbots and crypto-age creator culture—all while hemorrhaging tens of millions. Guild employees vow to rally Thursday amid the rubble, hoping charity donations can save what Bezos won’t talk about.

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Jeff Bezos and CEO Will Lewis pulled the ultimate Vanishing Act 2026, ghosting hundreds of Post employees harder than your last Tinder match after explaining layoffs. Meanwhile, the 'moral infirmity' of the editorial page did a better disappearing act than the newsroom’s talent.

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