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Fired for Charlie Kirk comments: press freedom in Trump's America - The Fourcast

Fired for Charlie Kirk comments: press freedom in Trump's America - The Fourcast

Update: 2025-09-25
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Award-winning Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah was sacked after posts she made about Charlie Kirk on social media sparked a storm of controversy. Her dismissal has become a flashpoint in the debate over free speech, newsroom policies, and the future of press freedom in America.In this episode of The Fourcast, Karen Attiah speaks to Cathy Newman, reflecting on the circumstances of her firing, the political pressures facing journalists, and why she believes her case is a test for how far opinion writers can go in today’s media climate.

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Fired for Charlie Kirk comments: press freedom in Trump's America - The Fourcast

Fired for Charlie Kirk comments: press freedom in Trump's America - The Fourcast