Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after her cartoon mocking Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump was killed by the editor. Telnaes accused the editor of censorship and bias. Bezos and other billionaires were depicted bowing to Trump in the cartoon. Telnaes' resignation was supported by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.
Key Points
Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after her cartoon mocking Bezos and Trump was killed by the editor
The cartoon depicted Bezos and other billionaires bowing to Trump
Telnaes accused the editor of censorship and bias
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists supported Telnaes' resignation
Pros
Ann Telnaes stood up against perceived censorship and bias
Her resignation highlighted issues of editorial independence and integrity
Cons
Loss of a talented editorial cartoonist at the Washington Post