The Washington Post is drawing scrutiny for its decision to light its headquarters in burgundy and gold, celebrating the Washington Commanders as they approach the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the newspaper to engage with the team, whose popularity has surged since its sale to new ownership in 2023. The Post plans to display the team’s “Raise Hail” slogan on its building if the Commanders emerge victorious, alongside a special print publication highlighting the season’s sports coverage. However, this move has sparked criticism from veteran media reporter Paul Farhi, who questions whether a news organization should act as a “fanboy” and suggests that such displays may blur the line between journalism and fandom. Historical tensions between the Post and the team, especially under former owner Dan Snyder, further complicate this display of support, raising questions about the newspaper’s role in local sports reporting.