Last week, the Washington Post turned down a $115,000 'Fire Elon Musk' ad campaign proposed by Common Cause and SPLC Action Fund. The wrap ad, deemed controversial, aimed to target subscribers within Congress, the Pentagon, and the White House, while questioning who holds more power in the country, Trump or Musk.
This rejection is significant given President Trump's increasing influence on Musk's role in the government and the Washington Post facing financial struggles, leading to a loss of 250,000 subscribers in October. The incident underscores the delicate balance between media autonomy, political influence, and advertising guidelines.