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Jeff Bezos' WaPo reeling from losses and 'internal drama' as Trump returns to DC: report


Published on 2025-01-11 13:40:46 - MSN
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  • At a time when the always newsworthy Donald Trump is headed back to the White House, the venerable Washington Post should be gearing up to cover his second term but instead is being subjected to an exodus of top reporters and internal strife,

The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, is reportedly facing significant financial losses and internal turmoil as former President Donald Trump returns to Washington, D.C. According to a report by Semafor, the newspaper has seen a decline in both its audience and revenue, with digital ad revenue dropping by 30% in the first quarter of 2023. This financial strain has led to layoffs and a reduction in the newsroom staff, with the Post now employing fewer journalists than at any time since the Watergate era. Internally, there's dissatisfaction with the leadership of interim CEO Patty Stonesifer, who has been criticized for her decisions on staff cuts and her perceived lack of understanding of the newsroom's needs. Amidst these challenges, the Post is also dealing with the political implications of Trump's return, which could potentially exacerbate the paper's difficulties given its past coverage of Trump.

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