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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Washington Post in Chaos: Terminates Over a Dozen Opinion Staffers in Latest Layoff Bloodbath | The Gateway Pundit | by Cassandra MacDonald
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Washington Post in Chaos: Terminates Over a Dozen Opinion Staffers in Latest Layoff Bloodbath | The Gateway Pundit | by Cassandra MacDonald

Last updated: October 4, 2025 11:49 am
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The Washington Post Declares War on Its Opinion Section: Mass Layoffs Follow

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In a move that could be classified as shockingly emblematic of the turbulent media landscape, The Washington Post has undertaken a significant wave of layoffs in its Opinion section, bidding farewell to over a dozen employees, including veteran voices and contractors. One wonders if this is the familiar crescendo before the symphony of decline comes to an abrupt halt.

These layoffs ostensibly arise from ongoing financial turmoil and structural instability at the outlet owned by Jeff Bezos, raising eyebrows and questions about the future of journalism in the age of digital distraction.

Reports indicate that the strategic overhaul was spearheaded by Adam O’Neal, the fresh face at the helm of the Opinion section, whose ambitious “shake-up” plan seems to echo the old adage: if it isn’t broken, break it anyway. According to New York Times media correspondent Ben Mullin, “Scoop: Adam O’Neal, the new Opinion Editor at The Washington Post, is laying off staffers as part of a plan to shake up the section. A source says six employees are affected. I’ve also been told some contractors are being terminated.”

scoop: Adam O’Neal, the new Opinion Editor at The Washington Post, is laying off staffers as part of a plan to shake up the section. A source says six employees are affected. I’ve also been told some contractors are being terminated. Here’s one email provided by a source: pic.twitter.com/keYsHlkcpk

— Ben Mullin (@BenMullin) October 2, 2025

At least six full-time employees are officially out of jobs, with several contractors also feeling the axe’s edge. Among the casualties was the complete disbandment of copy editors in the Opinion section. Additionally, a beloved Saturday feature known as “Free for All,” which showcased reader letters expressing love or disdain for the paper, has bitten the dust. Gone too is the dedicated local news columnist, leaving that space a wasteland.

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Marc Fisher, whose 39-year legacy at the Post gave voice to local Washington issues, is one of the most notable victims of this shake-up.

The @washingtonpost has fired writer & editor @mffisher along with 15 other columnists & editors. Marc Fisher spent 39 years at WaPo and is one of the greatest voices and reporters our city has. Democracy Dies In Darkness and the Washington Post is turning out the lights. pic.twitter.com/HrRzYEyI6G

— Mark Segraves (@SegravesNBC4) October 3, 2025

Segraves, an NBC News reporter, lamented on social media about Fisher’s termination and the ominous turn of events at the Post: “The @washingtonpost has fired writer & editor @mffisher along with 15 other columnists & editors. Marc Fisher spent 39 years at WaPo and is one of the greatest voices and reporters our city has. Democracy Dies In Darkness and the Washington Post is turning out the lights.”

Further insights on this upheaval came from retired editor and columnist Robert McCartney, who shared on X that “WashPost Opinions Editor Adam O’Neal has laid off all the copy editors in the Opinions section. This is likely to lead to an increase in typos and errors of both grammar and fact.” Not a promising outlook, one might say, for a publication already battling perceptions of ineptitude.

Other changes in Post Opinions makeover: The Saturday feature “Free for All,” a full page of readers’ letters slamming (or praising) the paper, has been killed. And columnist Marc Fisher was let go—meaning there’s no columnist in the Opinion section following local news.

— Robert McCartney (@McCartneyWP) October 3, 2025

This isn’t a new chapter in the Post’s storied history, as evidence suggests it has been in a state of financial distress. The paper has reportedly been losing tens of millions of dollars annually, despite initiatives to expand subscriptions and diversify its revenue streams. A Forbes report from June highlighted a worrying trend of declining readership and staff exodus, painting a grim picture for an institution that has historically served as a bastion of political discourse.

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Critics have long pointed fingers at the Post’s propensity for partisan opinion pieces, which seemingly alienate conservative and independent readers, contributing to a slow but steady decline. In an era where media consumption is fractured and trust in legacy outlets continues to erode, one can’t help but wonder if The Washington Post’s strategy will result in a brighter future or simply be another headline in the annals of media misfortune.

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