Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

A view of The Washington Post building ahead of a 'Save the Post' rally by union members and supporters outside The Washington Post after widespread layoffs were announced, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Washington Post publisher ‌and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.

"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," Lewis wrote in a message to staff that was shared online by the newspaper's White House bureau chief, Matt Viser.