Buffalo Newspaper Guild Cites Safety Concerns After Cartoon Sparks Backlash Over Trump Supporters

The Buffalo Newspaper Guild canceled an event supporting local journalism on Thursday due to safety concerns, following backlash over a cartoon published in The Buffalo News that depicted Trump supporters and referenced Texas floods. The cartoon was seen as insensitive by many after the devastating floods in Texas killed at least 13 people. The guild cited safety concerns for the cancellation of the event which included a panel discussion with local journalists. The cancellation comes amid growing tensions between politicians, media outlets, and their audiences.