Axios Axes Reporter Who Complained About DeSantis Press Release

• The Axios reporter who responded to a press release from Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and complained about it is no longer working for outlet.
• DeSantis’ team sent a press release Monday titled “Governor Ron DeSantis Hosts Roundtable Exposing the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Scam in Higher Education.”
• Axios reporter Ben Montgomery responded to the release saying, “this is propaganda, not a press release,” according to screenshots posted by communications director for the Florida Department of Education, Alex Lanfranconi.
• Vanity Fair’s Charlotte Klein reported Wednesday that Montgomery has been fired over the email.

Perhaps he should have considered being a journalist, not an activist or propagandist.

— Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 (@ChristinaPushaw) March 15, 2023