Hugh Hewitt quits Washington Post after walking off live show: Report – Washington Examiner
Hugh Hewitt, a longstanding columnist for *The Washington Post* and a popular radio host, has reportedly parted ways with the publication after walking off the live show “First Look.” The incident occurred during a discussion about former President Donald Trump, where Hewitt felt that his colleagues were merely promoting an election advertisement rather than engaging in constructive journalism. During the exchange, fellow columnist Jonathan Capehart raised concerns about Trump’s allegations of election cheating in Pennsylvania, suggesting that Trump’s belief in losing stems from a sense that the Left would cheat. Ruth Marcus echoed this sentiment, asserting that Trump’s perspective on fair elections is contingent upon his winning. As tensions mounted, Hewitt attempted to contribute to the conversation, but was urged to allow Marcus to finish her points, which led to his abrupt departure from the program and, subsequently, his decision to resign from *The Washington Post*.
Hugh Hewitt quits Washington Post after walking off live show: Report
Longtime columnist for The Washington Post and syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt has reportedly ended his relationship with the publication after walking off its “First Look” program Friday.
Hewitt left the show when it became apparent to him that his colleagues were simply running an “election ad” against former President Donald Trump.
“Is it me, or does it seem like, this week, Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for contesting the election by complaining that cheating was taking place in Pennsylvania by suing Bucks County for alleged irregularities?” Columnist Jonathan Capehart asked Hewitt and Columnist Ruth Marcus.
Capeheart, who also is a host on MSNBC, suggested that Trump only believes he will lose if the Left cheats, and Marcus appeared to agree.
“No election can be fair in Donald Trump’s mind unless Donald Trump wins it,” Marcus said. “I think we are going to see him both rev up his supporters to contest elections outside of courtrooms and go to every courtroom he can in America where it’s relevant to make whatever arguments he can, no matter how far-fetched.”
Hewitt attempted to interject, but Capehart told him to let Marcus continue.
“I’ve just got to say, we’re newspeople, even though we’re with the opinion section,” he said after Marcus had finished. “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.”
Hewitt reminded his colleagues that the lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee regarding the matter was successful, similar to how the United States Supreme Court sided with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA).
“We are newspeople even though we have opinions, and we have to report the whole story if we bring up part of the story,” he told Capehart and Marcus. “So, yes, he’s upset about Bucks County, but he was right, and he won in court. That’s the story.”
Capehart remained silent for a moment.
“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,” he said.
“I won’t come back, Jonathan,” Hewitt responded while removing his earpiece. “I’m done.”
“This is the most unfair election ad I have ever been a part of,” he continued. “You guys are working. That’s fine. I’m done.”
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Hewitt for comment.
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