The Washington Post publisher, Will Lewis, recently met with conservative journalist Eliana Johnson in an effort to recruit more right-leaning reporters and editors to the predominantly left-leaning outlet. The meeting, kept off-the-record, was part of Lewis’ initiative to diversify the newsroom. While it is unclear what came of the meeting, it coincided with MSNBC’s announcement that Washington Post journalist Jackie Alemany was joining the network as a co-host on one of its panel shows.
Following Lewis’ appointment as publisher, several Washington Post staffers have departed, including high-profile reporters like Ben Terris and Leigh Ann Caldwell. The newsroom has reportedly experienced low morale as a result of management’s recent decisions, prompting some journalists to leave the paper. In light of Bezos’ announcement that the opinions section will focus on advocating for personal liberties and free markets, opinion editor David Shipley resigned, leading to a wave of subscription cancellations.
Bezos’ actions, including blocking the endorsement of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris before the election, have stirred controversy among staff and readers alike. Despite the changes at the Washington Post, Lewis is striving to reshape the newsroom by bringing in diverse voices. The New York Post has reached out to the Washington Post for comment on these recent developments.
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