Bob Woodward says he is ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lucy CampbellFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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Veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward expressed being "crushed" by the recent layoffs of over 300 colleagues at the newspaper. The layoffs, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in the closure of the sports department and significant reductions in teams covering local news, style, world affairs, and audio/video. Woodward stated that readers "deserve more" news and analysis and pledged to help the Post thrive. The layoffs follow a period of subscriber loss and changes in editorial direction, including owner Jeff Bezos' decision to halt presidential endorsements. Former editor Marty Baron expressed concern that the cuts could lead to a decline in subscribers and a potential "death spiral" for the publication.

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