Jonathan Capehart, the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and one of the most prominent out LGBTQ + Black voices in American media, confirmed Tuesday he has accepted a buyout from The Washington Post, ending an 18-year tenure that spanned presidencies, social reckonings, and rising threats to the free press.

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart has accepted a buyout from the paper, becoming the latest high-profile departure amid sweeping editorial changes implemented under owner Jeff Bezos. Capehart,

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart is the latest prominent writer to leave the paper after owner Jeff Bezos revamped the opinion section, with the Pulitzer-winning commentator and frequent Trump critic accepting a buyout on Monday.

Today, it was the dismaying report that Jonathan Capehart has resigned as a Washington Post columnist. Capehart is a steady and very accessible voice. Granted, his criticisms of President Trump have gone right over the edge.

Capehart’s decision to leave the Washington Post comes days after veteran reporter and columnist Philip Bump revealed that he had recently accepted a buyout offer from the paper.

Adam O'Neal takes helm at Washington Post opinion section, echoing owner Jeff Bezos' directive to rebuild trust with Americans through advocacy of free markets and personal liberties.