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Critics Slam Bezos as Washington Post Faces $77M Loss

8/18/2025

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Glenn Kessler criticized Jeff Bezos as an "absentee owner," contributing to The Washington Post's decline.
The paper anticipates $77 million in financial losses for 2024 and is implementing staff buyouts for cost-cutting.
Kessler likened the situation to the Titanic sinking, citing a lack of future vision.
He noted backlash from liberal readers over recent editorial changes, contrasting his earlier praise for Bezos.

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Glenn Kessler criticized Jeff Bezos as an "absentee owner," contributing to The Washington Post's decline.
The paper anticipates $77 million in financial losses for 2024 and is implementing staff buyouts for cost-cutting.
Kessler likened the situation to the Titanic sinking, citing a lack of future vision.
He noted backlash from liberal readers over recent editorial changes, contrasting his earlier praise for Bezos.