Bezos Labels Washington Post His Worst Investment Amid Staff Cuts and Backlash

Washington D.C., Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Jeff Bezos privately called The Washington Post his ‘worst investment’ and its staff ‘terrible’ during a 2024 dinner with Donald Trump, just months before slashing 300 jobs. The revelation, from an upcoming book, exposes deep tensions as the newspaper faces $100 million in losses, subscriber cancellations, and accusations of prioritizing profits over journalism. Bezos’ blunt remarks raise questions about his long-term vision for the iconic but struggling publication.