Newsday apologizes after Charlie Kirk cartoon sparks outrage and boycott calls

Newsday faced backlash after publishing a controversial Charlie Kirk cartoon. The image, drawn by Chip Bok, showed a blood-stained empty chair linked to Turning Point USA. Critics called it offensive and insensitive. Local leaders and readers demanded an apology, removal of the cartoon, and a boycott. Newsday admitted it was wrong and said the cartoon should never have been published.