Hugh Hewitt resigns from The Washington Post after storming out of live interview

Hewitt abruptly left a live broadcast of the Post’s show ‘First Look,’ leaving the host and his fellow guest stunned.

Posted Monday, November 4, 2024 11:28 am

Hugh Hewitt

Irie Sentner | POLITICO

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt resigned Friday from his columnist position at The Washington Post, he confirmed to Fox News, after walking out on a live interview on the paper’s video platform — the latest blow to the Post after facing widespread blowback over halting presidential endorsements.

Hewitt stormed out during a live broadcast of the Post’s show “First Look” during a discussion Friday morning about how former President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to potentially contest the election, leaving host Jonathan Capehart and fellow guest Ruth Marcus stunned.

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Hugh Hewitt resigns from The Washington Post after storming out of live interview

Hewitt abruptly left a live broadcast of the Post’s show ‘First Look,’ leaving the host and his fellow guest stunned.

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