The Washington Post has just ousted Glenn Kessler by reportedly buying the newspaper’s Democrat-aligned head “fact-checker” out of his contract and showing him the door.
Kessler, the long-time editor of the Washington Post’s controversial “fact-checking” operation, announced his departure on Monday.
He said in a social media post that his abrupt departure comes after he accepted a buyout.
Kessler, who has been at the helm of the Post’s “fact-checking” since 2010, shared his decision on LinkedIn.
He revealed plans to pursue other ventures, including writing books and exploring freelance or consulting opportunities.
However, Kessler didn’t point to any solid career plans, suggesting the move was a surprise.
While Kessler’s exit from the paper may seem like a routine career move, it has raised questions about the credibility and motives behind the Post’s “fact-checking” operations.
Conservatives and critics widely view so-called “fact-checkers” as a form of censorship and propaganda rather than objective reporting.
Despite his claims of wanting to continue scrutinizing politicians, Kessler admitted that financial pressures ultimately led him to leave the position.
“Much as I would have liked to keep scrutinizing politicians in Washington, especially in this era, the financial considerations were impossible to dismiss,” he explained.
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