Longtime Washington Post columnist Hugh Hewitt quits newspaper

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Longtime Washington Post columnist Hugh Hewitt quit the newspaper on
Friday, he told Fox News Digital.

Hewitt, a conservative who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show,
had been a contributing columnist for the newspaper since 2017 and has
written hundreds of pieces.

"I have in fact quit the Post, but I was only writing a column for them
every six weeks or so," Hewitt told Fox News Digital, adding he'd
recently offered to write another pro-Trump column for the paper ahead
of the election. He informed editorial page editor David Shipley on
Friday morning.

His last piece was published on Tuesday. He called on the MAGA movement
to evolve if Trump is elected president again. He was a rare pro-Trump
voice at the liberal outlet, whose opinion roster and editorial board
lean sharply to the left, but his pieces touched on a wide variety of
topics.

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Hewitt quit after a clip of him went viral earlier on Friday when he
walked off the Washington Post's online show, "First Look," with
liberal columnists Jonathan Capehart and Ruth Marcus on its "Washington
Post Live" platform. It came during a discussion of former President
Trump's rhetoric around election integrity.

"Does it seem like Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for contesting
the election by complaining that cheating was taking place in
Pennsylvania?" Capehart asked Marcus. "By suing Bucks County for
alleged irregularities, and this is on top of his continual assertion
that if he loses, it's because of cheating."

Marcus said Trump had been preparing to blame an election loss on
cheating for months.

"No election can be fair in Donald Trump's mind unless Donald Trump
wins it," Marcus said.

As Marcus went on, Hewitt tried to interject, but Capehart snapped,
"Let Ruth finish, Hugh."

"Well, I’ve just got to say, we’re news people, even though it’s the
opinion section," Hewitt said. "It’s got to be reported. Bucks County
was reversed by the court and instructed to open up extra days because
they violated the law and told people to go home. So that lawsuit was
brought by the Republican National Committee, and it was successful.
The Supreme Court ruled that [Virginia Gov.] Glenn Youngkin was
successful."

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"We are news people, even though we have opinions, and we have to
report the whole story if we bring up part of the story," Hewitt added.
"So, yes, he’s upset about Bucks County, but he was right, and he won
in court. That’s the story."

After a brief pause, Capehart said, "I don't appreciate being lectured
about reporting when, Hugh, many times, you've come here saying lots of
things that aren't based in fact."

Hewitt stood up and said, "I won't come back, Jonathan. I'm done. I'm
done. This is the most unfair election ad I've ever been a part of. You
guys are working. That's fine. I'm done."

With that, he left, leaving a blank corner of the screen while Capehart
went back to Marcus to talk about her column saying the stakes of the
election were democracy and "decency."

But then Marcus' screen froze, and further technical difficulties
derailed the show from there.

Reached for comment, a Washington Post spokesperson didn't respond to a
question about Hewitt's exit but said, "As the newsroom’s live
journalism platform, ‘Washington Post Live’ is known for its dynamic
conversations and thought-provoking perspectives on top issues of the
day, such as this morning's "First Look" program."

WASHINGTON POST OWNER JEFF BEZOS WANTS MORE CONSERVATIVE OPINION
WRITERS AT PAPER: REPORT

Hewitt's leaving the Post comes on the heels of the decision, at the
behest of owner Jeff Bezos, not to endorse a candidate for president
this year. The Post's abdication set off an uproar among staffers and
readers, leading to resignations and hundreds of thousands of canceled
subscriptions.

Bezos also has reportedly called for having more conservative opinion
writers, so Hewitt's departure is a blow to that goal.

The Post was set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris — it hasn't
backed a Republican for president since it began regularly offering
White House endorsements in 1976 — before Bezos pulled the plug, citing
efforts to rebuild trust with readers skeptical of the media.

Not a regular columnist for the newspaper, Hewitt had written only
seven pieces for the Post in 2024 after penning 48 pieces for it alone
in 2023.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/longtime-washington-post-columnist-hugh-
hewitt-quits-newspaper-after-seven-year-run

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Post by useapen
Longtime Washington Post columnist Hugh Hewitt quit the newspaper on
Friday, he told Fox News Digital.
Hewitt, a conservative who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show,
had been a contributing columnist for the newspaper since 2017 and has
written hundreds of pieces.
"I have in fact quit the Post, but I was only writing a column for them
every six weeks or so," Hewitt told Fox News Digital, adding he'd
recently offered to write another pro-Trump column for the paper ahead
of the election. He informed editorial page editor David Shipley on
Friday morning.
His last piece was published on Tuesday. He called on the MAGA movement
to evolve if Trump is elected president again. He was a rare pro-Trump
voice at the liberal outlet, whose opinion roster and editorial board
lean sharply to the left, but his pieces touched on a wide variety of
topics.
WASHINGTON POST STAFFER SAYS MORALE IS DOWN, COLLEAGUES THINK
MANAGEMENT IS LYING: ‘A LOT OF SAD HERE’
Hewitt quit after a clip of him went viral earlier on Friday when he
walked off the Washington Post's online show, "First Look," with
liberal columnists Jonathan Capehart and Ruth Marcus on its "Washington
Post Live" platform. It came during a discussion of former President
Trump's rhetoric around election integrity.
"Does it seem like Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for contesting
the election by complaining that cheating was taking place in
Pennsylvania?" Capehart asked Marcus. "By suing Bucks County for
alleged irregularities, and this is on top of his continual assertion
that if he loses, it's because of cheating."
Marcus said Trump had been preparing to blame an election loss on
cheating for months.
"No election can be fair in Donald Trump's mind unless Donald Trump
wins it," Marcus said.
As Marcus went on, Hewitt tried to interject, but Capehart snapped,
"Let Ruth finish, Hugh."
"Well, I’ve just got to say, we’re news people, even though it’s the
opinion section," Hewitt said. "It’s got to be reported. Bucks County
was reversed by the court and instructed to open up extra days because
they violated the law and told people to go home. So that lawsuit was
brought by the Republican National Committee, and it was successful.
The Supreme Court ruled that [Virginia Gov.] Glenn Youngkin was
successful."
JEFF BEZOS ADDRESSES WASHINGTON POST ENDORSEMENT FIASCO, CITES DISTRUST
IN MEDIA LED TO 'PRINCIPLED DECISION'
"We are news people, even though we have opinions, and we have to
report the whole story if we bring up part of the story," Hewitt added.
"So, yes, he’s upset about Bucks County, but he was right, and he won
in court. That’s the story."
After a brief pause, Capehart said, "I don't appreciate being lectured
about reporting when, Hugh, many times, you've come here saying lots of
things that aren't based in fact."
Hewitt stood up and said, "I won't come back, Jonathan. I'm done. I'm
done. This is the most unfair election ad I've ever been a part of. You
guys are working. That's fine. I'm done."
With that, he left, leaving a blank corner of the screen while Capehart
went back to Marcus to talk about her column saying the stakes of the
election were democracy and "decency."
But then Marcus' screen froze, and further technical difficulties
derailed the show from there.
Reached for comment, a Washington Post spokesperson didn't respond to a
question about Hewitt's exit but said, "As the newsroom’s live
journalism platform, ‘Washington Post Live’ is known for its dynamic
conversations and thought-provoking perspectives on top issues of the
day, such as this morning's "First Look" program."
WASHINGTON POST OWNER JEFF BEZOS WANTS MORE CONSERVATIVE OPINION
WRITERS AT PAPER: REPORT
Hewitt's leaving the Post comes on the heels of the decision, at the
behest of owner Jeff Bezos, not to endorse a candidate for president
this year. The Post's abdication set off an uproar among staffers and
readers, leading to resignations and hundreds of thousands of canceled
subscriptions.
Bezos also has reportedly called for having more conservative opinion
writers, so Hewitt's departure is a blow to that goal.
The Post was set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris — it hasn't
backed a Republican for president since it began regularly offering
White House endorsements in 1976 — before Bezos pulled the plug, citing
efforts to rebuild trust with readers skeptical of the media.
Not a regular columnist for the newspaper, Hewitt had written only
seven pieces for the Post in 2024 after penning 48 pieces for it alone
in 2023.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/longtime-washington-post-columnist-hugh-
hewitt-quits-newspaper-after-seven-year-run

This was priceless.
That uppity, arrogant, fruitcake Jonathan Capehart threw a hissy fit scrawling his pen
on paper and whining.

He (she?) is also a regular on MSLSD.
He fits in perfectly with the other lunatics on that network.