Cartoonist quits Washington Post over rejected sketch mocking owner, Trump

Washington: So, here’s the scoop. Ann Telnaes, a talented political cartoonist at The Washington Post, just quit. Why? Well, she had a cartoon that poked fun at Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, and Donald Trump, but it got rejected.

She shared her thoughts on Substack, saying it was the first time her work was turned down because of her viewpoint. The cartoon showed Bezos and other big names like Mark Zuckerberg kneeling with bags of cash in front of a giant Trump. It was a bold statement, for sure!

Telnaes mentioned that while she’s had sketches rejected before, this one felt different. She called it a “game changer” and expressed concern for the freedom of the press. The Post didn’t comment right away, but the opinions editor claimed it was just a matter of timing, saying they had already covered the topic.

As Trump gears up for his inauguration, it seems like many CEOs are trying to cozy up to him. Big names like Tim Cook and Bezos have been meeting with him, and there’s talk of donations to his inauguration fund. It’s a wild time in the media world, and Telnaes’ resignation just adds to the drama. She’s been with The Post since 2008 and has won awards for her work, so this is definitely a big deal!