“Everyone was pretty shocked with your email last night,” one reporter said at the meeting, according to a source present. Hence the 8:40 p.m. staff memo from Lewis announcing that Buzbee would be stepping down. Later in the meeting, another reporter asked Lewis whether “any women or people of color were interviewed and seriously considered for either of these positions,” a question that prompted applause. I can’t sugarcoat it anymore,” Lewis said. “I’ll be looking for people to put their hands up internally, but also sourcing talent externally,” said Lewis.

Source: Washington Post June 04, 2024 02:12 UTC