Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, resigned from The Washington Post after the newspaper declined to publish her cartoon criticizing Jeff Bezos and other media executives. Telnaes called the rejection a 'gamechanger' and a threat to press freedom. The Post defended its decision, citing concerns over repetition. This incident comes amid backlash over the Post and Los Angeles Times' refusal to endorse Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and accusations of 'anticipatory obedience' to Donald Trump.
The building of the Washington Post newspaper headquarter is seen on K Street in Washington DC on May 16, 2019. — AFP picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeWASHINGTON, Jan 5 — Ann Telnaes, the Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist, has resigned from The Washington Post after it declined to publish her cartoon criticizing Jeff Bezos and other media executives.
The cartoon portrayed Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Patrick Soon-Shiong, and Mickey Mouse bowing before Donald Trump as he prepares for his second presidency. Telnaes’s departure comes amid backlash over the Post’s and Los Angeles Times’ refusal to endorse Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.
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