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Washington Post Rejects Controversial 'Fire Elon Musk' Ad Campaign

The Washington Post rejected a $115,000 advertisement urging President Trump to fire Elon Musk, leading to criticism of censorship at the publication, as reported by The Hill.
Common Cause had planned the ad campaign against Musk, highlighting his influence over Trump, according to a statement from Virginia Kase Solomón.
Virginia Kase Solomón expressed serious concerns about the paper's independence under Jeff Bezos' ownership, as quoted by the New York Post.
The cancellation of the ad has contributed to ongoing internal dissent at The Washington Post.

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New York Post

Washington Post sparks renewed outcry for reportedly killing ad calling for Trump to fire DOGE chief Elon Musk

The Washington Post this week reportedly killed a massive advertisement calling on President Trump to fire DOGE chief Elon Musk.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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South China Morning Post

Did The Washington Post censor an ad calling for Trump to ‘fire Elon Musk’?

The Post’s decision, made without explanation, has raised concerns about censorship and potential pressure to cover news in a specific way.

5 days ago·Hong Kong

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Australian Financial Review

Washington Post in row for rejecting ‘fire Elon Musk’ ads

The Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper told an advocacy group it was pulling the ads, which would have covered the front and back pages of some editions.

5 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Business Insider

See the 'Fire Elon Musk' ad the Washington Post scrapped from its Tuesday edition

Watchdog group Common Cause said the Washington Post pulled out of its plans to run an ad from the watchdog group calling forAndrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe Washington Post cut an ad urging Trump to fire Elon Musk, watchdog group Common Cause said.Common Cause said it had a $115,000 deal to run ads in the Post's Tuesday print editions.The Post initially approved the nature of the ad, and didn't say why it was rejected, the org said.The Washington …

5 days ago·United States

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Just the News

Washington Post scraps 'Fire Elon Musk' advertisement order: report

The advertisement reads, "Who's running this country? Donald Trump or Elon Musk?"

5 days ago·Washington, United States

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Daily Kos

Washington Post cancels ad calling for Musk to be fired

Bezos and his Murdoch flunky editor strike again. An advertisement that was set to run in some editions of The Washington Post on Tuesday calling for Elon Musk to be fired from his role in government was abruptly canceled, according to one of the...

5 days ago·United States

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