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Political Cartoonist Resigns from Washington Post Over Censored Sketch of Bezos and Trump

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Political Cartoonist Resigns from Washington Post Over Censored Sketch of Bezos and Trump

Credited from: LEMONDE

  • Ann Telnaes, a noted political cartoonist, has left The Washington Post following the rejection of her cartoon depicting Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump.
  • The controversial cartoon shows Bezos and other tech moguls kneeling before a large Trump, symbolizing their submission to power.
  • Telnaes stated this is the first instance where her work was rejected due to her "point of view," highlighting concerns for a free press.
  • The newspaper's editorial page editor clarified that the rejection was not influenced by any malign motives but was due to prior coverage of the same topic.
  • The incident underscores ongoing tensions in media about political cartooning and freedom of expression during Trump's presidency.

For more information, visit the original article at Le Monde.

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