Long Island’s Newsday apologized Sunday after publishing a syndicated cartoon about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sparked fierce backlash from Republican leaders.
Local officials, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Rep. Nick LaLota blasted the image as “unconscionable” and urged readers to cancel or boycott the paper.
Newsday said it “deeply regrets this mistake,” has pulled the cartoon from its digital platforms, and extended condolences to Kirk’s family.
