In a recent development, left-leaning individuals are urging their counterparts to boycott TIME Magazine.
This comes after the esteemed publication declared President-elect Donald Trump as its 2024 "Person of the Year". The title, traditionally bestowed upon notable personalities irrespective of their political ideologies or controversies, has sparked a wave of discontent among liberals.
According to Breitbart, the popular leftist Facebook page "The Other 98%" initiated the call for boycott on Saturday, posting "Cancel TIME Magazine" along with the magazine's customer service number. The post quickly gained traction, amassing nearly 30,000 "likes". One commenter suggested, Also BLOCK them on ALL social platforms, while another shared their personal experience, stating, I did that yesterday after a 20 year subscription. Felt so good.
President-elect Donald Trump, who previously received the "Person of the Year" title in 2016, marked the occasion by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. However, when TIME unveiled the cover image featuring Trump on their social media platforms, they were met with a barrage of criticism from subscribers who claimed to have canceled their subscriptions.
Interestingly, some critics suggested that the title should have been awarded to Luigi Mangione, a former University of Pennsylvania student currently facing accusations of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
It's worth noting that the "Person of the Year" title has been previously awarded to controversial figures such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, and Ayatollah Khomeini. Yet, it is Trump's recognition that has prompted a significant number of individuals to consider discontinuing their association with the magazine. This reaction underscores the deep-seated political divisions that continue to permeate society, even within the realm of journalistic recognition.
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