Washington Post CEO resigns after layoffs.

Will Lewis, the CEO of The Washington Post, has announced his resignation after facing challenges during his two-year tenure, marked by layoffs and questions over editorial independence. The newspaper’s CFO, Jeff D’Onofrio, will take over immediately. Lewis faced scrutiny over decisions like not endorsing a presidential candidate in 2024 and attempting to hire a controversial editor. The Washington Post Guild criticized Lewis, calling for the rescinding of layoffs or a potential sale of the paper to ensure its future.

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