WaPo Chief Will Lewis’ New Editor ‘Decides’ Not to Join
The man who was supposed to become the new editor of The Washington Post has apparently “decided” that maybe it’s not such a great idea after all.
“It is with regret that I share with you that Robert Winnett has withdrawn from the position of Editor at The Washington Post,” the paper’s embattled CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, told staffers in an email obtained by The Daily Beast. “Rob has my greatest respect and is an incredibly talented editor and journalist.”
It’s unclear if this is a fresh headache for Lewis or part of an operation to stem the tide of vitriol headed his way.