Washington Post editor-at-large Robert Kagan announced his resignation on Friday, reportedly due to the publication’s decision to step back from endorsing any presidential candidates, including in the 2024 election, according to Fox News Digital. Kagan, known for his outspoken criticism of former President Trump and his book Rebellion: How Antiliberalism is Tearing America Apart — Again, has frequently voiced concerns over Trump’s influence, calling him “anti-Ukraine” and warning he could potentially “destroy” American democracy if re-elected. His notable 2023 column, *The Trump Dictatorship: How to Stop It,* reflects these views.
Kagan’s departure follows an announcement from Post publisher and CEO William Lewis that the paper would no longer endorse presidential candidates, marking a return to what Lewis described as a previous tradition. In a statement on the Post’s website, Lewis cited a historical precedent, noting that the Post’s editorial board did not endorse a candidate in most presidential elections since 1960.
While Kagan confirmed his resignation was linked to the new endorsement policy, he declined further comment. The Washington Post Guild expressed concerns over the decision, asserting that an endorsement draft for Vice President Kamala Harris had already been prepared but was ultimately blocked. The Guild also suggested that Jeff Bezos, the Post’s owner, was behind this decision, though a Post spokesperson clarified it was a “Washington Post decision” with no involvement from Bezos.
