The resignation of William Lewis as CEO and publisher of The Washington Post marks a significant leadership change following a period of intense internal upheaval. According to The News Pakistan, Lewis's departure was 'abrupt' and came 'just days after the company announced massive layoffs.' These layoffs were substantial, affecting nearly one-third of the staff, including over 300 journalists, as reported by The Guardian. The move was part of a broader strategy to 'cut costs and reposition the money-losing publication,' a decision that has been met with widespread criticism from both subscribers and employees, as noted by the South China Morning Post.