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Washington Post cartoonist quits after sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump rejected


Published on 2025-01-05 03:00:37 - MSN
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  • The paper's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was among media executives portrayed bowing before the president-elect.

Washington Post cartoonist Michael de Adder has resigned following the rejection of his sketch depicting Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, bowing to former President Donald Trump. The sketch was intended to comment on Trump's influence over media narratives, particularly in light of Trump's recent legal challenges. De Adder's resignation highlights ongoing tensions between editorial cartoonists and the editorial boards of major newspapers, where creative freedom often clashes with corporate and political sensitivities. This incident has sparked a broader discussion on the role of satire in journalism and the pressures faced by cartoonists in an increasingly polarized media landscape.

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