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Washington Post Opinion Editor Adam O’Neal Resigns August 31

8/1/2026

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Adam O’Neal, editor of The Washington Post’s opinion section, will depart on August 31, 2026.
Jeff Bezos hired Adam O’Neal in 2025 to shift the opinion section toward personal liberties, with O’Neal reporting growth in pageviews, subscriptions, and search entrances.
Adam O’Neal said his resignation was best for his family, prompting Acting publisher Jeff D’Onofrio to thank him and announce a search for a new opinions leader.

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Adam O’Neal, editor of The Washington Post’s opinion section, will depart on August 31, 2026.
Jeff Bezos hired Adam O’Neal in 2025 to shift the opinion section toward personal liberties, with O’Neal reporting growth in pageviews, subscriptions, and search entrances.
Adam O’Neal said his resignation was best for his family, prompting Acting publisher Jeff D’Onofrio to thank him and announce a search for a new opinions leader.