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Bezos Faces Backlash Over Trump Documentary, Layoffs at Post

3/15/2026

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Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, faced questions from Washington Post journalists at a private Washington, D.C., meeting.
The discussion centered on his $75 million investment in a Melania Trump documentary and recent layoffs.
Critics say Bezos's support for the Trump administration has pushed the Post right, driving high-profile departures and hundreds of layoffs.
Staff express dissatisfaction with his management and his absence during critical periods.

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Story summary

Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, faced questions from Washington Post journalists at a private Washington, D.C., meeting.
The discussion centered on his $75 million investment in a Melania Trump documentary and recent layoffs.
Critics say Bezos's support for the Trump administration has pushed the Post right, driving high-profile departures and hundreds of layoffs.
Staff express dissatisfaction with his management and his absence during critical periods.