"AFP Director of Communications Gregoire Lemarchand confirmed that the photo was removed after the agency was made aware of the White House's displeasure. He insisted that the decision was based on internal editorial standards."
"Lemarchand stated, 'During high-volume events like White House briefings, our desk often receives a large influx of photos... Upon a subsequent review, our editor-in-chief determined that this specific image did not meet our editorial standards.'"
"Ironically, after news of the photo's removal was reported, the image went viral on social media, receiving thousands of likes and shares."
AFP and Getty Images removed a photo of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after the White House indicated it was unflattering. The photo, taken by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, depicted Leavitt with her son at Thanksgiving. AFP's Director of Communications stated the removal was an internal editorial decision based on quality standards, not external pressure. Despite the removal, the photo gained viral attention on social media and remains in a Swiss newspaper article.
Read at www.mediaite.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]