Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan laid off as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff

Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan laid off as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff
February 5, 2026

Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was among nearly one-third of the staff laid off by The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Wednesday. The sweeping job cuts prompted several employees to share emotional messages on social media, calling it a devastating moment for one of the world’s most influential news organisations.

Tharoor, a senior international affairs columnist, confirmed his exit in a social media post, reflecting on his years at the newspaper and the abrupt end to his tenure.

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