The article discusses the complex relationship between billionaires and the Trump administration, challenging the perception that they are mere sycophants. Ann Telnaes, a former cartoonist for the Washington Post, resigned after a contentious editorial disagreement over depicting Jeff Bezos and other major corporate figures in a cartoon bowing to Trump. Telnaes argued that such portrayals only serve to undermine press integrity. Additionally, Mark Zuckerberg praised Trump during a shareholder call, indicating the billionaires' self-serving nature in aligning with Trump for economic advantage rather than genuine loyalty.
Former Washington Post political cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit her job after her editor refused to publish her cartoon depicting billionaires bowing to Trump, arguing this undermines the free press.
Zuckerberg commended Trump for his support of companies like Meta, emphasizing the optimistic potential for American technology and innovation under the current US administration.
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