The Washington Post’s newly named national editor has recused herself from any coverage involving the FBI and its parent department, the Department of Justice. Matea Gold was announced as the paper’s national editor on Jan. 26. Gold is married to Jonathan Lenzner, who became the chief of staff to FBI Director Christopher Wray in December 2021 after serving as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland. Because of Lenzner’s position, Gold “has recused herself from overseeing coverage of the agency or the Justice Department,” a Post spokesperson told The Epoch Times in an email. Steven Ginsburg, the paper’s managing editor, will take on the responsibility that Gold has chosen not to handle. “Matea brought this to the managing editors’ attention back in December when it was clear her husband was going to accept the job,” the spokesperson added. “It is a tribute to her leadership and integrity that she proactively …