Washington Post Journalists Laid Off, Sparking Outrage

GoFundMe campaign launched to support over 300 journalists impacted by cuts

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Washington Post Guild has created a GoFundMe campaign to support more than 300 journalists who were laid off from the newspaper on Wednesday morning. The campaign is aimed at helping the affected journalists with expenses like moving costs, visa expenses, childcare, healthcare, and meals.

Why it matters

The layoffs at the Washington Post, one of the most prominent newspapers in the United States, have sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the decision and calling on Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Post, to take responsibility.

The details

The Washington Post Guild, the union representing the newspaper's employees, launched the GoFundMe campaign to provide financial assistance to the laid-off journalists. The campaign has already received an overwhelming response, with donations pouring in from across the country.

  • The layoffs occurred on Wednesday morning, February 8, 2026.

The players

Washington Post Guild

The union representing employees of the Washington Post newspaper.

Jeff Bezos

The owner of the Washington Post and the founder of Amazon.

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What’s next

The Washington Post Guild is expected to continue the GoFundMe campaign and advocate for the laid-off journalists to receive severance and other support from the newspaper's ownership.

The takeaway

The layoffs at the Washington Post have highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the media industry, as well as the responsibility of wealthy owners like Jeff Bezos to support the journalists who work for their publications.