Jeff Bezos Reaffirms Commitment to Washington Post Amid Ethics and Financial Concerns

Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, reassured staff that the publication's journalistic standards and ethics will remain unchanged amidst internal turmoil and financial challenges. This follows the departure of executive editor Sally Buzbee and criticism of new CEO Will Lewis, who has been accused of engaging in questionable journalistic practices. Bezos emphasized the need for business evolution to address declining readership and financial losses, while maintaining high journalistic quality. The memo, addressed to senior editors and leaked to the press, highlighted Bezos's commitment to the paper's integrity. Despite controversies, Bezos expressed full support for Lewis and his vision for the future of the Post.