Will Lewis, who has served as publisher of the Washington Post, has announced his resignation just three days after the newspaper revealed plans to lay off one-third of its staff. In an email to employees, Lewis stated that 'difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.' The decision comes after significant layoffs were announced, impacting the newspaper's renowned sports section and resulting in sharp cutbacks to both foreign and metropolitan coverage. The Washington Post's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, did not attend the meeting where these layoffs were discussed, raising concerns among staff about leadership transparency. Chief Financial Officer Jeff D’Onofrio has been named acting publisher and CEO; he only joined the company last June. Lewis's period at the Post has been marked by turmoil, including staff layoffs and the departure of former top editor Sally Buzbee after a failed reorganization. Additionally, the editorial direction of the paper has shifted toward a more conservative stance since Bezos's controversial decision to retract an endorsement of Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the presidential campaign, further contributing to the loss of tens of thousands of subscribers. The extent of the layoffs was deeper than expected, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the publication.