From FoxNews.com…
The war between Associated Press and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., stepped up Friday as the news agency accused his spokeswoman of “harassing behavior” and activating an “online mob” against a reporter for his story about the governor’s promotion of a COVID antibody drug.
The extraordinary letter from incoming AP CEO Daisy Veerasingham accused DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw of inciting an online mob against AP reporter Brendan Farrington, over his story headlined, “DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes.” It recapped her tweets ripping the story that used terms like “Drag Them” and “put you on blast,” with the AP characterizing them as a direct threat to Farrington.
“While we can disagree about stories, it is unacceptable and dangerous for a public official to encourage the systemic bullying of journalists,” Veerasingham wrote.
Pushaw said the AP was trying to distract from its “hit piece,” which was widely criticized.
