Emily Wilder was fired by the Associated Press just weeks after being hired as a news associate. Photo / TwitterEmily Wilder was fired by the Associated Press just weeks after being hired as a news associate. Their post was picked up by conservative news outlets and commentators who criticised AP for hiring Wilder. AP told the Washington Post Wilder had been terminated for violating the social media policy while employed by the news organisation but did not specify which post was in violation. Wilder told the Washington Post she was told her firing was due to her showing "clear bias" on social media but now believes AP gave into the criticism.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 23, 2021 11:15 UTC