Elon Musk, Washington Post and Trump

Washington Post kills six-figure ad calling for Trump to fire Elon Musk, fueling outcry over censorship
We are forced to ask ourselves if The Washington Post – a pillar of investigative journalism during Watergate – is unwilling to challenge those in power?”
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How Jeff Bezos' Washington Post is providing cover for Trump — and Musk | Opinion
Having spent nearly $300 million to purchase the US presidency for Donald Trump, Elon Musk now feels entitled to do with it as he pleases. Just how radically Musk plans to remake the country was conveyed to the American people only after the election,
Jeff Bezos' Washington Post backs out of running $115,000 front page' fire Elon Musk' advertisement
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, pulled a $115,000 front and back page advert calling for President Donald Trump to “fire” Elon Musk, his Department of Government Efficiency head.
See the ads declined by The Washington Post that say 'Fire Elon Musk'
According to the advocacy group's spokesperson, Common Cause learned on Friday that the Post would not run the ad criticizing Musk. This decision comes after the Post received widespread backlash for not endorsing a political candidate during the 2024 presidential election, and its owner, Jeff Bezos, openly supported President Donald Trump.
The Washington Post Caves to Elon Musk
The Washington Post—owned by billionaire and Trump inauguration attendee Jeff Bezos—spiked a print ad critical of Elon Musk and his increased influence on the federal government. The watchdog group Common Cause,
Group Claims Washington Post Wouldn’t Run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ Advertisement
Tuesday’s edition of the Washington Post was supposed to feature a very straightforward message: Fire Elon Musk. Two advocacy groups teamed up to buy an ad placement that would have wrapped the paper in the call for Musk’s outing.
Report says advertisement calling for Elon Musk's dismissal swiftly pulled from The Washington Post; questions rise on Jeff Bezos' potential influence
A $115,000 advertisement urging president Trump to fire Elon Musk from the Department of Government Efficiency was pulled from The Washington Post. The ad criticized Musk's leadership and chaos. Concerns were raised about Jeff Bezos' influence on the decision.
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Bezos' Washington Post backs out of running ad targeting Musk
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