Washington Post cutting hundreds of jobs, as US media faces Trump pressure

The Washington Post announced significant job cuts across its newsroom due to a restructuring effort. Executive Editor Matt Murray cited the changing news media landscape, including the rise of low-cost content creators and AI, as reasons for the "painful" decision. This downsizing occurs amidst financial challenges and after previous cost-cutting measures at the newspaper. The announcement also comes as major US media outlets face pressure from President Donald Trump, who has frequently criticized journalists. While owned by Jeff Bezos, who has recently grown closer to Trump, the newspaper attributes the cuts to broader economic shifts in the industry. The restructuring aims to secure the newspaper's future and provide stability.