The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.

Erik Wemple didn't pull any punches during a live chat session with readers when asked about the controversial decision to scrap the cartoon, which led Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes to resign.

Ann Telnaes, a longtime Washington Post cartoonist, has announced she is quitting her position.She said the move came after a cartoon featuring the Post's owner, Jeff Bezos, was rejected.The Post's opinion editor said he disagreed "with her interpretation of events.